May 7, 2024 Columns by Ahna Crum Recent vision problems with MS remind me to focus on my progress Is there something you now have that you once hoped and prayed for? Iāve been struggling with the demands of a new job for the past few weeks. As a virtual dietitian, I heavily rely on computers to meet with clients and do other necessary work. But staring at a…
April 2, 2024 Columns by Ahna Crum Learning to walk for the umpteenth time with multiple sclerosis Iāve lost count of the number of times Iāve had to relearn how to walk. Learning to walk is a milestone accomplishment. But as you age, life finds ways to knock you down. Injuries, sprains, or broken bones may keep you immobile while you’re waiting for your body to recover.
March 19, 2024 Columns by Ahna Crum How MS molded my life and taught me to balance grit and grace As an active 3-year-old, I spent every minute of recess on the monkey bars. I was hyperfocused on getting to the other side. I’d fall and try again until my hands blistered from the hot metal in the Florida sun, and then repeat this cycle the next day. Grit is…