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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.

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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.

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Fluffy Ball of Cuteness: My Therapy Dog, Francesca

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

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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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Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde: MS and Mood Swings

While I try to remain positive, the one thing that makes MS nearly impossible to… Read More

The Autumn Redemption

But now, summer has become my own prison, and MS is the cruel, heartless warden…. Read More

My Divine Fairytale

We have been married for six years now and what a journey it has been…. Read More

Cognitive Challenges when Navigating a New City

Unfortunately, cognitive symptoms are commonly misunderstood. This misunderstanding can lead to tension between those living… Read More

Alone in a Room Full of People

We “MS” people keep at it. We all keep going. We are truly not alone…. Read More

When it’s Over

You are worth the effort, and you are deserving of love. Surround yourself with people… Read More

“You Shouldn’t Be Parked There”

Let’s try to refrain from judgement and not assume the worst. Instead, be kind, as… Read More

The Life I Want to Live

I am now a junior in college, and this past year was a year of… Read More

How MS Changed My Marriage

Slowly, I felt the equality in my marriage vanishing. I saw myself diminishing from partner… Read More

Adventures in Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana is, in any event, a controversial treatment that is gaining more attention and… 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