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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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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
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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APOLOGY
i would like to apologize to anyone who follows or sees this blog right now. It has fallen into a dire state of neglect. the reason being...I am currently pursuing a B.A in Communications/Professional Writing online at Southern New Hampshire University....
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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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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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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
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
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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Arnold Schwarzenegger Advocating MS
file:///C:/Users/Angie/Desktop/Arnold%20Schwarzenegger's%20Shoutout%20for%20MS%20and%20Fitness.html
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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