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Julie

Married with two teenagers. Working full time. Diagnosed in 2003.

posted 09/02/2008, comments (6)

A new normal

People with MS and other medical conditions talk about their "new normal." They mean things have changed permanently because of their chronic condition and so "normal" might mean constantly being in pain or having minimal energy or using a cane. I realized the other day that I've forgotten a bit what my "old normal" was like. I remember that I... Read more Chevron

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Shelly

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40 year old wife and mother of two. Kindergarten teacher

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posted 08/30/2008, comments (5)

Finding the right shoes...

I turned 40 this month, and for my birthday I got a pair of really sweet shoes. I have always loved shoe shopping, but with my MS issues, I tend to steer away from trying on too many pairs, and focus on getting ones that will benefit my stability. Long story short, I have fallen in love with Keen hiking sandals, and even found a couple of pair on... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 08/07/2008, comments (4)

MS: Work with it, around it, and through it

Lately there has been a lot of attention given to people who, in mid-life, are redefining themselves. Count me in.We all have different reasons for taking the plunge -- death in the family, divorce, loss of a job, health problems, or just plain dissatisfaction with our roles in life. For me, it was not the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, but the... Read more Chevron

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Gina Gunkel

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posted 07/28/2008, comments (0)

Life Lessons Learned

This past week was tough for me. I had to reveal my MS to a friend. I’ve known this person for about a year, have been over her house, shared meals, and laughed many times together. I just never mentioned that I had a chronic illness. I don’t exactly know why. Maybe I feel like, when people know,... Read more Chevron

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Gina Gunkel

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posted 07/21/2008, comments (3)

Friday Night Lights

Wow! I spent this past Friday night at a concert and I feel terrific! It was the final concert at Shea Stadium, before it gets torn down. Fatigue has been a real problem for me this summer. As I was resting that afternoon, I actually thought about canceling. It was just easier to stay home than get on a train and travel... Read more Chevron

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