MS in Underserved Communities: Where Do We Go From Here?

Improving access to care for diverse populations within the MS community requires multiple approaches that address socioeconomic, cultural, geographic and disability-related barriers.

Silver Linings Exist: Reflecting on a Decade With MS

10 years after her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Kristen shares some of the unexpectedly positive side effects of her diagnosis.

How Caregiving as a Child Shaped My Life

A National MS Society employee shares his experiences growing up caring for his mom, who lived with MS, and how that shaped his life.

Fluffy Ball of Cuteness: My Therapy Dog, Francesca

Francesca the therapy dog brings joy to her owner, Bob, who lives with MS.

What You Need to Know About Fall Vaccines: Flu, COVID-19 and RSV

Dr. Lisa Doggett explains why people living with MS should plan to get vaccinated this fall.
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Turning Adversity into Opportunity

It was when I had an exacerbation that landed me in a rehabilitation institute that… Read More

5 Minutes

My fellow MSers, follow the advice given to me in your daily life,“You must keep… Read More

Talking to My Children about MS

It wasn’t pleasant explaining to him that MS is something I will have forever—that even… Read More

Not ______ Enough

Our community should be safe space to share our own experiences and learn from others,… Read More

Appreciating Myself and All That I Am

Through my journey with MS, I’ve struggled to accept that I will not be able… Read More

Can’t Stand Ya

As I sit and type these words, I feel a burn in my left leg…. Read More

My Resolution

The holidays can be a difficult time for those living with MS. Some of us struggle… Read More

Silence: A Missed Opportunity for Education?

I can’t speak for anyone but myself, but to me, a “joke” of this nature—no… Read More

DMTs and Me

Without being treated with DMTs, I am not completely sure where I would be. One… Read More

The Story of Us

I wouldn’t wish MS on anybody, but I really do think our experiences with MS… Read More

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I get knocked down, but I’ll get up again

Recovering from a fall can be challenging. Read how one person gets up.

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Staying above water with MS

One blogger describes finding support and learning to love life again after his MS diagnosis.

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Breaking the cycle of exclusion: Embracing cultural competence in physical activity research for people with MS

Cultural competence in research involves considering the culture and diversity of a population.

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Still Dancing: Overcoming MS to Become an Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader

An MS diagnosis in college didn’t stop Téa from cheering for the NFL.

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Till MS Do Us Part

For one blogger, an MS diagnosis became a chance to rewrite their story.

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Across the Other Side of the Pond, but Connected Through MS

An activist in the U.K. discusses the challenges that the Black MS community faces here… Read More

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