When I first became disabled, I was often caught in a state of total identity confusion. All of the sudden all of the things that I thought made me me were changing. “Remember who you are,” people always told me.
Discovery amongst the darkness
I’ve been deep in it y’all. In my feelings. In the dark. In the angsty weeds. I’ve already had the mid-life crisis we’re all told to expect but this has been different. “You have a disease but don’t forget who
I wrote this in May 2021
I wrote this in my journal in 2021 and I read it again tonight and it made me think how relevant it still is so I’m going to copy and paste it here in this space that I’ve ignored for
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What People Say About Me
She's an inspiration. You don't have to have MS to be inspired by her strength.
Clarice Kluss
Reading her blog is such a relief. She puts into words all the things I wish I could say. Nice to know you are not alone on these things.
Jennifer Funk
She is a great writer that touches on situations that affect people with MS. And she does it with a sense of humor.
Lynne Koban
Because she writes her real journey of life with MS. So many of her thoughts have crossed my mind, which is what connected me to her the first time I read her blog. Great writer. Real stories. Brutal honesty of life with MS.
Paula Ferran Keubler
Honest, open, and heartfelt! The honesty in her writing draws me in so deep, I find myself wanting more! Beautifully written Bethy!