My niece’s diagnosis of MS brought us closer together
From left, Adela Puente and her niece, Desiree Lama, spend time together in downtown San Antonio. (Photos courtesy of…
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A mother’s perspective on MS: Accepting help is hard to do
Sheila Hofmeister and her husband, Rick, stand behind the wheelchair of their son Ben Hofmeister, whose three sons, Sterling,…
Learning to heal was an important part of my MS journey
Natasha Quariab relaxes in her garden in Amman, Jordan, in 2023. (Photos courtesy of Natasha Quariab) Day 29 of…
Embracing my role as an MS advocate
Denise Schneiders embraces her role as an MS advocate. (Photos courtesy of Denise Schneiders) Day 28 of 31 This…
I’ve found my voice and I’m making it heard for the MS community
Hollie Amadio meets with Stefanie Barone, a staffer for U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-MD, to advocate for the…
Accepting my new normal with MS after a series of misdiagnoses
Dimika V. Cavalier is shown in a photo she uses for advocacy work. (Photos courtesy of Dimika V. Cavalier)…
What I’ve learned from my aunt, who has secondary progressive MS
A 3-year-old Chris Delemater smothers his aunt, Jenn Powell, on the couch, along with Toby the dog. (Photos courtesy…
Mother knows best: Advocating for young people living with MS
Karly Isaacson’s mother, Donna Ball, laces up Karly’s dress for her wedding last summer. (Photos courtesy of Karly Isaacson)…
With MS, strength has nothing to do with being OK
Michelle Lesmeister posed for this headshot in February 2025. (Photos courtesy of Michelle Lesmeister) Day 23 of 31 This…
My day, interrupted by MS
Ena Salcinovic celebrates her birthday three years after her MS diagnosis. (Photos courtesy of Ena Salcinovic) Day 22 of…
Having RRMS has taught me how to live one moment at a time
Ross smiles for a photo. (Photos courtesy of Ross) Day 21 of 31 This is Ross’ story: I was…
Learning from others in the MS community empowers me
Jenn Powell wears her MS ambassador shirt with pride. (Photos courtesy of Jenn Powell) Day 20 of 31 This…
How I’ve embraced a holistic approach to living with MS
Latifa Janahi takes a five-day course of corticosteroids to reduce inflammation in her body. (Photos courtesy of Latifa Janahi)…
Food fights and alien languages: Finding humor in life with MS
Dee Ecklund, riding her Alinker, finishes a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving 2024. (Photos courtesy of Dee Ecklund) Day 18…
I imagine MS as the uninvited guest permanently at my dinner table
Ronald Harris shows off his new power wheelchair. (Photos courtesy of Ronald Harris) Day 17 of 31 This is…
Sharing my truth as one of many stars in the MS universe
Tom Anderson, 67, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at about 30 years old. (Photos courtesy of Tom Anderson) Day…
My dad with MS teaches me to live wholeheartedly
Sterling Hofmeister is pictured here at 6 months, carried in a backpack by his father Ben Hofmeister. (Photos courtesy…
Prioritizing mental and physical health after an MS diagnosis
Yara Essam takes a selfie in a mirror during one of her many gym sessions. (Photos courtesy of Yara…
With or without MS, we are all unique people — from A to Z
Christy Hoffman poses for a picture with her husband Mike, who has MS. (Photos courtesy of Christy Hoffman) Day…
Finding workarounds makes it easier to navigate an MS flare
Nanette Lai locks eyes with her chihuahua Fanny. Lai says mutual gazing between humans and dogs can cause synchronization…
Even after my MS diagnosis, camping is still the best medicine
Izzy Abbas loves to go camping, but he also enjoys traveling internationally, Here, he is shown visiting Turkey. (Photos…
Living with MS means adapting to a new normal
Sarah Zichterman poses for a photo one year after her MS diagnosis. (Photos courtesy of Sarah Zichterman) Day 10…
MS has changed my course but it hasn’t taken my dreams
Naty Caez shares about her life with MS on Instagram. (Photos courtesy of Naty Caez) Day 9 of 31…
My MS didn’t break me; it helped me in gaining perspective
Edward Radford gives a thumbs-up while running The Great North Run half-marathon in 2024. (Photos courtesy of Edward Radford)…
After my MS diagnosis, I focused on becoming healthier — for me
Amy Behimer sits in a rocking chair in her home. (Photos courtesy of Amy Behimer) Day 7 of 31…
Having a handicap parking placard for MS doesn’t make me ‘less than’
Anne Rosales is a mother, grandmother, and community volunteer, as well as a certified Aging in Place specialist. She…
My 10-year-old tattoo speaks to me and my life with MS now
Brittany Boudreau attends the MS Dream Center of Rhode Island’s An Evening to Remember gala. (Photos courtesy of Brittany…
Developing resilience in the face of the ‘MonSter’ that’s MS
Melinda Livermont, an MS Ambassador with MS4MS, is shown representing for the nonprofit while attending an NHL hockey game.
My sister’s MS journey made me a better person
A young Michael Lama Jr. poses with his sister, Desiree Lama, at Christmastime years ago. (Photos courtesy of Michael…
A special night with Lady Gaga changed everything for us
From left, Michael Lee Martinez and Feliciano Velazquez celebrate the holiday with their cats, Korra and Cleo, on Dec.