January 3, 2017 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson Preparing to Fight the Good Fight in the New Year 2017 has arrived. Welcome to a new year! First, I would like to say thanks for allowing me the opportunity to share my MS journey with you. Your comments, emails and words of encouragement are appreciated. 2016 was…
December 20, 2016 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson HOPE — Having Obedience to Persevere and Endure I was thinking of writing about another subject a few days ago and then, as usual, life happened. I learned of the passing of a former colleague recently. I did not know her well, but her spirit was…
December 8, 2016 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson The Verity and Power of Spoken Words I had the pleasure of being invited to speak and share my story at an event this week. Although I speak often, each encounter leaves me in awe. I am continuously reminded of the numbers of people with…
December 5, 2016 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson If You Don’t Know Me, Please Don’t Judge Me Those of us with “invisible illnesses” are no strangers to this subject. Most of us have experienced situations in which we were judged, insulted and scorned based on people’s opinions and perceptions. We are told that we don’t…
November 22, 2016 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson There are No Greater Words Than ‘Thank You’ Last week I wrote about surviving the holiday blues. This week I am going to focus solely on giving thanks. November 20 marked the 16-year anniversary of my second open-heart surgery. November also marks the second year of…
November 15, 2016 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson Surviving the Holiday Blues Requires Conscious Effort We are officially entering into the holiday season. Thanksgiving is almost here and Christmas will follow. The stores are filled with decorations. Holiday sales are advertised and children are excitedly preparing their Christmas lists. In addition, we will…
November 8, 2016 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson Sharing My MS Journey – Silence is Not An Option Several people have asked me why I choose to publicly share my multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis and experiences with chronic illnesses. Some ask in admiration, stating how they wish they were comfortable enough to also do so, while others…
November 2, 2016 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson MS and the Art of Pretending – Beyond the Smile This photo was taken more than a year ago and I remember it as if it were yesterday. There was so much going on behind the smile captured in this picture. Smoky Robinson serenaded about “the tears of…
October 25, 2016 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson Stand in the Midst of MS One of my favorite gospel songs is “Stand” by Donnie McClurkin. There’s a verse that says, “after you’ve done all you can, you just stand.” My spirit reacts to this song each time I hear it. It satiates…
October 18, 2016 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson Matrimony and Multiple Sclerosis … in Sickness and in Health “In sickness and in health.” These words are said by everyone embarking upon the exciting journey of marriage. Most are in love, excited about the future and hopeful they have found their happily ever after. Many of us…
October 3, 2016 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson The Patient and Doctor Bond: A Necessary Requirement I have been under the care of physicians for as long as I can remember. Cardiologists, primary and several others. In the past few years, added to this list is a neurologist. I must say that I have…
September 22, 2016 Columns by Teresa Wright-Johnson Fighting The Good Fight Against MS In MS patient columnist Teresa Wright-Johnson’s debut column on Multiple Sclerosis News Today, she introduces herself and discusses the pain and uncertainty of her diagnosis. She also shares how spirituality and reflection are leading her to overcome the diagnosis and move forward.
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