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I Face an Invisible Foe

I Face an Invisible Foe

I Face an Invisible Foe

I face an invisible foe MS is her dread name, Not sure what she wants Nor from whence she came She's as quiet as air Subtle as a snake, When I'm least alert She moves in for the take. Chipping silently away at Protective nerve sheathes, MS is a hungry...

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Angela's MS Story: Part Three

Angela's MS Story: Part Three

Angela's MS Story: Part Three

I'm going to attempt a finale here. To make a long story short; Over the last thee years, the MS has progressed  significantly. I now walk with a cane or walker when possible, and use a wheelchair otherwise, which is more-often-than not these days. I...

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Angela's MS Story: Part Two

Angela's MS Story: Part Two

Angela's MS Story: Part Two

Up until two years ago, I was still in denial of my diagnosis of MS. I didn't talk about it, read about it, or even think much about it. It wasn't that bad, so surely the Dr. had misdiagnosed me.  As a matter of fact, I convinced myself this was true.I...

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Angela's MS Story: Part One

Angela's MS Story: Part One

Angela's MS Story: Part One

I woke up one blustery March morning in 1999, attempting to slide quietly out of bed without waking my second-shift husband up, so I could grab a quick shower before getting my six year old son up for school. But I couldn't move my left leg for a few...

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MS and Its Sidekick Depression

MS and Its Sidekick Depression

MS and Its Sidekick Depression

What Is Depression? According to the Oxford Dictionary, when depressed you are severely despondent, often feeling hopeless and inadequate. Some synonyms for depression include: Unhappiness Sadness Melancholy Misery Sorrow Woe Gloom Low spirits Despair...

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I'm on YouTube!

I'm on YouTube!

I'm on YouTube!

My phone interview with Katrina Smith, the hostess of Living With, An Internet talk show that advocates for people living with disabilities. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxW1Ws6mF2E

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Announcement

Announcement

Announcement

I would like everyone to know that we're going to focus on one disabilty or topic a week. This week just happens to be MS because having it, I'm more familiar with it than other conditions; so please feel free to contribute posts. And if you would, please...

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MS=Many Scars

MS=Many Scars

MS=Many Scars

Silent, sneaky, tricky, unpredictable, painful, humiliating, debilitating, DISABLING.These are just a few characteristics of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), an as-of-yet incurable, and sometimes life-threatening disease of the Central Nervous System (CNU). There...

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Don't Give Up The Fight!

Don't Give Up The Fight!

Don't Give Up The Fight!

When life deals you a hand You just don't understand, Push back with all your might Don't give up the fight. While traversing winding paths Filled with tests and trials, Keep your eyes on the prize There's just a few more miles. As you dodge bombs and...

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