We Are #MightyTogether

When I’m in the depths of my illness I stop bathing. The Mighty is the only place I feel safe admitting this. But it is a reality of my illness. It’s hard for me to admit, but I want to share my experience so that others with the same challenge don’t feel alone. If you feel like sharing, let us know if you too find showering/bathing overwhelming. Your story might help others feel less alone. Thanks!

“He picks up on my MS symptoms even before I do," Smith says. He is a 44-year-old resident of Florida, diagnosed in 2011. Colt is his trusty service dog.

“He gets me up in the morning when the fatigue just completely racks me.” Smith grips Colt’s harness when going up and down stairs, using him as both a guide and an anchor. “Colt stays glued to my side when I’m walking and makes me feel more stable."

Read more about the power of supportive pets, and how to get a service animal, at this Momentum article from the MS Society.

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