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4. Surround yourself with good people.

5. Eliminate as many stressors as you can.

6. Enjoy the little things in life.

7. Assess your life.

8. Take care of yourself.

9. Acceptance and action.

10. Feel your emotions.

#selfcare #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #ChronicIllness #autoimmune #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving

#Winter #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #ChronicIllness #autoimmune #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving

He was wondering why he was feeling so weak. Thought it was another UTI on the way. Fell off of his scooter and couldn't get up.

COVID, flu, RSV, it's all out there right now. Vax up, mask up, whatever — protect yourself.

#COVID #Flu #RSV #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #ChronicIllness #autoimmune #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving

"Hi, I’m Jennifer—mom of four, wife, entrepreneur, and proud MS warrior. My journey with MS began at 11 or 12, but I wasn’t diagnosed until 26, when a doctor finally took my symptoms seriously. That moment changed everything.

The years that followed were tough: migraines, numbness, brain fog, and extreme fatigue made life challenging. Aggressive steroid treatments helped put my MS into remission, but the recovery was grueling. Just before my wedding, I discovered I was unexpectedly pregnant due to medication interactions. Despite the risks, we continued the pregnancy, and my daughter was born perfect. Pregnancy eased my symptoms, allowing my body to heal naturally.

After having four children, I faced a new challenge: a collapsed blood vessel in my femur caused by past steroid treatments, leading to a full hip replacement. At 38, with young kids to care for, the recovery was overwhelming, but the surgery was life-changing. Six weeks later, I was walking pain-free, and six months after that, I was exploring Key West with my toddler on my back!

Now, at 46, I’ve found joy and purpose in running my own travel agency, Portside Destinations. MS still presents challenges—nerve damage, fatigue, and memory issues—but I embrace each moment and focus on living without regrets. My family and I are making memories, traveling, and preparing for the future with gratitude.…

I choose to find happiness and share my story to inspire others to do the same."

~ Jennifer, Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur, @ortsidedestinations

#MyMSStory #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #ChronicIllness #autoimmune #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving

In an episode of Reframed: Next Gen Narratives, Jack has to stand up to his boss (the "giant") who is paying below minimum wage for his work. BTW this is happening to a lot of workers with disabilities, who are paid subminimum wages … legally! Watch the show, and then comment supporting a law to end this practice. (But do it before Jan. 16!) www.respectability.org/act/tciea

#SubminimumWage #TCIEA #Disability #MightyTogether #ChronicIllness #MultipleSclerosis #autoimmune #newlydiagnosed #Caregiving

Connect and learn with others who are new to multiple sclerosis and navigating their own journeys. This program offers info on MS and its symptoms, and advice on how to manage your case. Talk to other attendees, ask questions of a healthcare professional and a volunteer who is living with MS, and share your own experiences.

Also find the New to MS Resource Guide on the same page, with info from the program. Note: This program repeats on the second Thursday of every month.

Sign up at www.nationalmssociety.org/Symptoms-Diagnosis/Newly-Diagnosed/New-to-MS

#multiplesclerosis #MightyTogether #ChronicIllness #autoimmune #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving

In 1977, Jimmy Carter made accessibility for the disabled the law of the land by signing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the first major federal disability rights law.

Carter also amplified millions of caregivers' voices and issues through the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers.

#JimmyCarter #rci #Disability #Caregiving #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #ChronicIllness #autoimmune #newlydiagnosed