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A Life of Constant Change
It has been difficult to write recently. There are actually some pretty nice reasons for that although one is not that nice. Dealing with the constant change through Multiple Sclerosis. Changes in my mind, my body, my nervous system. Well, I have talked enough about accepting this. Now I finally am. And with acceptance comes openness to old, much loved pastimes as well as new hobbies and new ways with familiar pastimes. A lot of change. I just need to find the words to write about all of this! Where I Am Now Some perspective first. MS is here to stay. There is no cure although there is research ongoing.…
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The Isolation of Others
I am a member of various Multiple Sclerosis associations, some of which have on-line forums where people with MS post about their experiences. It certainly brings you back to earth. As a new member of one of these forums I get contacted by others, interested in background and perspective. I am also interested to hear theirs and how they deal with various symptoms. Through this I have come across people who are dealing with MS at a later stage or a harder stage. One word keeps coming up, though, which is not a symptom. Lonely. People dealing with their issues in isolation. Leaping at contact with others as they need…
