Brains Still Scary, Emotions are too

An October tradition and a tribute In last month’s blog post I started by saying that September was kicking my butt. What I wasn’t ready to share, I will share now. The biggest reason September was tough was because my family lost my oldest sister. Laurie J. deSousa passed away at the age of 63 … Read more here…

Unhealthy Behavior

Of multiple sclerosis and turtles… Sometimes the universe conspires for good. The planets align. The stars shine brightly. The Earth revolves around the sun while the moon revolves around the Earth. All things line up just so and come together to accomplish a monumental task. Recently, all things came together to give me a new … Read more here…

Bipolar Bear

MS and my spirit animal For this post I offer you a vision into an overheated MS brain and a potential new diagnosis.  But first, some history. When I moved several months ago I had to change pharmacies.  Trust me when I say this was a HUGE deal. I mean, the grocery store pharmacy in … Read more here…

You Can STILL Call Me Oscar!

A multiple sclerosis transformation I originally posted this blog on 9/6/13 but ironically, with the heat and humidity and all, it still applies today.  Except for the “it’s autumn” part.  I have to wait a couple of more weeks for that. But trust me, I’m counting the days! I slept really well last night, despite … Read more here…

Feeling a Little Icky, All Over Again

An MS inspired parody   Funny how things come around. I wrote this blog two years ago and while the children I mention here are now older (both are official toddlers,) the words in this blog post still apply.  So while I rest up after one of our yearly visits with these little ones, a … Read more here…

MS/PMS MonSter Mash

An MS transformation I recently joined a Facebook group for people with multiple sclerosis. The group is awesome and if anyone is looking for an online community where you can ask questions, meet other people in circumstances similar to yours, or just joke and vent, I encourage you to look into it. It is called … Read more here…