Finding Success With Relapsing MS

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.

[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.

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.

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.

Having MS creates an opportunity for me to teach love and empathy and take care of others.