There’s no doubt that if it weren’t for advances in technology, I wouldn’t be able to live my life as I do at the moment. It’s allowed me to live independently and to lead a full, rich, productive life.
My new life comes with certain limits. … But that’s OK. And being OK with not being OK has made everything in my world better.
Patsy Wheeler, 42
Living with multiple sclerosis since 2019
My Experience
[W]hen I eat those healthy foods, I feel vibrant. I can work a full 8 hours and come home and still cook a meal for my family if that’s what I want to do.
Patsy Wheeler, 42
Living with multiple sclerosis since 2019
Expert View
I was inspired to pursue this advocacy work because my mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when I was a child. Back then, there were virtually no treatments for her, and she suffered unnecessarily.
Bruce Bebo, PhD
Executive Vice President, Research, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Expert View
Often, I see people leave their workplaces prematurely. So we try to talk early on to help them understand how to tap into support, be proactive, and educate themselves.
Christina Forster
Manager of Benefits, Employment, and Health Insurance Programs and Resources Development, National MS Society
My Experience
Having MS creates an opportunity for me to teach love and empathy and take care of others.