Traveling with a Chronic Illness

Let me start with saying this: I am very open about my MS. I understand and respect those who keep their struggle with Multiple Sclerosis to themselves, however, I find that its therapeutic for me to share my story. I am writing about it with the hopes that I can shed some light on this…

Becoming Comfortable with the Uncomfortable. Red Pepper Jelly anyone?

As long as you make an identity for yourself out of pain, you cannot be free of it.” ~Eckhart Tolle Over the years, I’ve slowly and painfully come to realize that if I’m going to live happily, I would need to come to terms with this illness that isn’t going anywhere…..ever!  It has taken me…

My 2 year commitment to science

In January of 2015, I began the process to participate in a Clinical Trial for a controversial procedure for those with Multiple Sclerosis called CCSVI.  What the heck is that you say?  Forgive me, but I have to get technical for a minute if I am to explain it to you.  CCSVI stands for Chronic…

Who’s in Control of my MS? I am! & No Bake Energy Bites for the Win

Let me start by saying that this post may be a bit heavy but I’m doing it anyway!  About 18 years ago, I was in a serious car accident driving home from work. The ambulance attendants said I was lucky to be alive and judging by the looks of my car and how I felt,…