When I was first diagnosed with MS, I had no idea what to expect. Over time, I’ve learned that doctors can’t tell you everything—because every journey is unique. Here’s what I wish I’d known back then about living, learning, and finding grace through the unknown.
Tag: Chronic Illness
When Gratitude Turns to Frustration: One Patients Plea for Change
Canada’s healthcare system is in crisis — and those who need it most are being left behind. Over a million British Columbians don’t have a family doctor, and the cracks are widening. As someone living with chronic illness, I’ve had enough. Here’s my rant, and my plea for change.
From Barn Stalls to Blogging – A Few Fun Facts & A Perfect Fall Soup
From pole bending championships to barn stalls and Disneyland tears — today’s post is all about the little things no one would ever guess about me. Oh, and since it’s officially soup weather in BC, I’m sharing my new favourite cozy recipe too!
Ready to Travel? Not before trying this Roasted Butterflied Chicken or Turkey!
Wherever in the world you may be, I imagine that you’ve either been in a complete lockdown, partial lockdown, or some sort of quarantine for the past several years, I know we have. With the world as we know it grinding to a halt and pretty much all travel cancelled, It’s been 2 long years since…
Letter To My Younger Self
What would you say to your younger self?
That Escalated Quickly & Indulgent Cannabis Infused Cream
How do you prioritize care when you have multiple Chronic Health conditions?
My Take On The Last 18 Months & Carrot Pineapple Muffins – Yummy!
What this Pandemic has taught me so far
That Darn Disability “Form” Again
This year is going to be different!
Anybody Else Have Pandemic Fatigue?
This pandemic has been hard. Even for people like my husband and me. I mean we are lucky to have 5 of us living in our home, so we were never really alone or really isolated from human contact but that doesn’t mean it’s not been hard for us too. Life as we’ve known it…
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month & Nana’s Buns in a Bowl
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness month so in honour of that, I thought I would write a little about what MS has been for me, and pardon me if you’ve already heard it all, but I’m just going to go ahead and blame that on the brain fog! Speaking of brain fog – You…