Tag: Multiple Sclerosis Awareness

20 Years Living with MS: Lessons, Lemonade, and Learning to Slow Down

After 20 years with Multiple Sclerosis, I’m reflecting on the lessons, resilience, humour, and unexpected joy that chronic illness has brought — plus a little reminder that sometimes turning lemons into lemonade includes actual lemon loaf.

Embracing the Power of Gratitude with a Savory Sweet & Sour Meatball Recipe

Let’s be honest — gratitude isn’t always easy, I get it and I am one who 100% knows how lucky I am. But I am also the first to admit that gratitude isn’t always easy.  Especially when your body doesn’t cooperate. When you wake up already tired. When plans are cancelled again, because you just…

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My Action Plan for MS – Weathering the Storms & A bonus of Smoked Burnt Ends Pork Belly

Living with Multiple Sclerosis means learning to expect the unexpected — flares happen, and they can turn a normal day upside down. Over the years, I’ve built my own action plan for when MS tries to take the wheel. From being honest with loved ones and tracking symptoms to practicing self-compassion and finding joy in small things (like a bowl of cornbread or time in the garden), these steps help me navigate the storms with grace, grit, and a little bit of hope.

What doctors may not tell you when you are first diagnosed with MS

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.

When Managing Becomes a Full Time Job: Living with Chronic Illness Burnout

Living with a chronic illness can feel like working overtime without a day off. Between managing symptoms, appointments, and emotions, burnout is bound to happen. Here’s how I’ve learned to recognize it, cope with it, and remind myself that grace and gratitude matter just as much as grit. Because even when life gets heavy, there’s still room for grace, grit, and a little Jalapeño Jelly.

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.