The Four Stages of Processing my MS Diagnosis
Alanna’s story may sound familiar, perhaps all too familiar to some. At 25 years old, Alanna Palumbo was your quintessential self-starter: motivated, persistent,…
Millennials and MS: Andrea Veliz Garcia
There are questions about being a millennial with MS that you won’t find answered in any Google search. Like how do you think…
Dear Richard: A Letter To My Husband
Dear Richard, Five years. I feel like we’ve lived a lifetime in these last five years. It’s crazy to think how little we knew then. I…
The Equestrian Ride for MS: Raising Awareness in First Nations Communities
The Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Reserve, located west of Brandon, Manitoba, is home to the Dakota Nation Unity Riders – a group that…
Dear Marc: A Letter to my Husband
Dear Marc, If I had to write this letter shortly after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), it would have had a much…
A Diagnosis Far from Home: Sogol’s Journey with MS
Being diagnosed with MS can be a frightening experience. It can be even more so when you’re far away from somewhere you’ve always…
#TakeActionForMS: Lance & the EI Sickness Benefit
“I disclosed my MS diagnosis to my employer almost immediately. I wanted them to know there was a genuine reason why things had…
Slipping Through The Cracks: My Invisible Disease in the Workplace
“I find people have a preconceived notion that if you can work full-time, you surely can’t be that bad. Because multiple sclerosis can be episodic and invisible,…
Friendly Visiting: Staying Connected During COVID-19
Long before the pandemic, social isolation was an issue close to many hearts in long-term care. The MS Society’s Friendly Visiting program was…
