“Those moments are teachable, not only for others but for ourselves.”
Sex. Drugs. Rock and roll.
Yep, we’re going there.
Well, sort of.
In this episode of A Couple Takes on MS, we’re talking about three recent experiences that reminded us how living with Multiple Sclerosis can turn everyday moments into opportunities to advocate, adapt, learn, and sometimes laugh.
Join us as we take on:
- Sex, disability, and assumptions — Why the way healthcare providers ask personal questions matters, and how one appointment became an unexpected teachable moment.
- The power of language — Why “wheelchair bound” doesn’t describe Jennifer’s reality and how her wheelchair represents mobility, freedom, and independence.
- Drugs, insurance, and self-advocacy — Dan’s experience finding another way to access a medication his insurance wouldn’t cover and why it pays to ask about your options.
- Staying informed about your care — How conversations with healthcare providers and the MS community can help us continue learning about medications, treatments, and their long-term effects.
- When accessibility doesn’t go according to plan — How our concert seating mistake, some wonderful Pine Knob staff, and a little patience helped turn potential frustration into an unforgettable night of rock and roll.
Yes, sex, drugs, and rock and roll sparked this conversation, but the real lesson is something we continue learning again and again while living with MS: keep asking questions, keep advocating for yourself, and leave a little room for grace along the way.
From the ACTOMS blog
Want the full story behind the “rock and roll” part of this episode? Jennifer shares how a ticketing mistake, some incredible people, and a little patience turned an accessibility challenge at Pine Knob Music Theatre into one of our favorite concert experiences.
Read Sometimes accessibility looks like community
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