Dear MS Newly Diagnosed Friend, When the doctor said the words multiple sclerosis, your life changed. You have a chronic illness that is not going away. You have to reexamine your life goals to account for the wrench that been thrown at you. It’s OK to be scared. It’s OK to be confused. It’s OK to be angry. Whatever you’re feeling right now, it’s OK. … [Read more...] about 7 Pieces of Advice For the MS Newly Diagnosed
Archives for March 2017
Deal With the 4 Groups Asking Embarrassing Multiple Sclerosis Questions
You will be asked about MS. Nothing is off-limits. What you think are embarrassing multiple sclerosis questions are just conversation topics in others’ eyes. … [Read more...] about Deal With the 4 Groups Asking Embarrassing Multiple Sclerosis Questions
Does school success equal life success?
Are you a grade-obsessed parent? Symptoms include: Anything less than straight A’s means failure. If your child gets an A- on a quiz, you expect them to retake the quiz or look into extra credit opportunities. If your child gets a bad grade on a test, your first response is to email the teacher. You don’t have to share your answers. This quiz won’t be graded. … [Read more...] about Does school success equal life success?
Why I’m Grocery Shopping Online – Try It!
Picture this: You’re pushing a grocery cart with two bored toddlers. Even though you don’t feel well, you have to feed the family more than stale crackers.You have a long list in your hand, but you’re sure that you forgot to put something on it that you just can’t remember. Somehow, you have to find a way to fit your groceries in that cart with the squirmy toddlers. You take the kids out of the … [Read more...] about Why I’m Grocery Shopping Online – Try It!
3 Ways an Overwhelmed Parent Regains Focus
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Do you ever feel overwhelmed? I sure do. Being a parent brings a new level of chaos to your life. It’s no longer just about you, and it’s often not about you at all. I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't at least start out as an overwhelmed parent. You have someone reliant upon you, and you can’t just let your child run off with no direction. How can you … [Read more...] about 3 Ways an Overwhelmed Parent Regains Focus