Beat the Heat: Tips for Overcoming the Summer Heat
With the summer fast approaching, heat can aggravate MS symptoms for some people. Fatigue, weakness and visual disturbances are just a few of…
Selfishness as a revolutionary act of kindness: How to allow yourself to feel supported after a diagnosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is currently classified as an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord). MS is unpredictable and can…
Stories on Women’s Health and MS
Women are 3x more likely to be diagnosed with MS than men. On International Women’s Day, we’re shedding light on some of the challenges faced…
From Denial to Acceptance: A story about Catherine’s journey with MS
“For years, denial kept me from facing my MS head-on. Rather than learning how to live with it, I was ashamed of the…
My MS journey: beyond the lesson plan
Guest post by: Christine Rutherford They tell you that you have MS, but no one tells you how it feels to live with…
A match made in heaven – the story of our 1:1 peer support program
Mari-Lynn has always loved to connect with people. After reluctantly leaving her teaching career because of her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Mari-Lynn looked for…
The (Fitness) Journey of a Woman with MS and her Trainer
Samara’s story When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2015, I was worried I wouldn’t be able to stay active. Exercise has…
Wanderlust and MS: A Guide to Accessible Travel
Guest post written by Tarita Davenock It was a month before my 30th birthday. I woke up with extreme vertigo and loss of…
A Journey of Body and Mind
Véronique Dallaire, 33, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in June 2016, after having vision problems affecting her left eye. That same summer she…
Bell Let’s Talk: MS and Mental Health
Guest post written by Jessica Faulds Multiple sclerosis can be an isolating disease – you can feel alone and cut off from the…