“Biting the kneecaps off multiple sclerosis never crossed my mind
until Dan Campbell came to the Motor City.”
I’ve always seen MS as my competition since I was diagnosed in 2000, and Detroit Lions Head Coach Campbell has added fuel to my fire with his focus on grit.
Grit. Never backing down.
I channeled that same relentless grit into my latest Exclusive Content essay for MS Focus Magazine: “Using grit to rise up and bite back at MS.”
Much like the Detroit Lions under Campbell’s leadership, life with MS requires toughness, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to fight back—no matter how many times you get knocked down.
This essay is my story of embracing that Lions-style determination, using grit to tackle life’s challenges head-on.
I hope it speaks to anyone who knows what it means to rise up and keep fighting, whether on the field or in everyday life.
Check it out and let me know what you think! How have you found your grit to keep going?