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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To My Fellow Men With MS

I hope this has helped open the mind of those men who have MS or… Read More

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Becoming

I have hope for my future and for all of us battling this mostly invisible… Read More

Accepting the Good

While I have my ups and downs in life, if we only focus on the… Read More

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Little Engine That Could

I just thought to myself, isn’t that a story we, those who live with MS,… Read More

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Fever Fatale

Yes, raising awareness of multiple sclerosis is a noble and necessary thing. But frightening MS… Read More

Did I Ever Tell You About Lucy?

Lucy, our Papillon-Dachshund cross, my fur baby, I love you always. Thank you for always… Read More

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Emotional Steps

Even if we don’t see each other on our paths, we know that we are… Read More

Conquering Mountains Figuratively and Literally: A Climb With MS up Kilimanjaro

As long as I can, I will try to climb mountains, travel the world and… Read More

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Gray Matter

 “She cries a lot,” I said. “And she says such strange things. Are you sure… Read More

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Hello Stranger

MS rendered me ineligible for deployment, dead-ended many assignment opportunities, and I eventually decided to… 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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