All posts by: Bethy

Because MS

We’ve all seen the hash tag #becauseMS. Things like this exist because they’re so fucking true. I’ve been having a problem with my left hand where it curls up almost... Read More

Another harrowing trip to the hospital

It makes you wonder when I’ll ever learn. Another trip to the ICU with dangerously low sodium or hyponytremia after a seizure at home might finally be enough to stop... Read More

Retirement is tough

It’s been about three years that I’ve been retired from my job as a chief growth officer for a global advertising agency and it’s just occurring to me now what... Read More

Creating a life worth living is hard work

I’ve been here before. Trying to figure out how to live with my disease. I have nothing but time on my hands. It can be hard to figure out what... Read More

The people that make a difference: My best friend and caregiver Iwona or my girl Evie

I complain about this MS life on the blog quite a bit. Lately MS seems to take up every millimeter of my head, me heart and my soul but there’s... Read More

The shameful things I do

I have an obsession around bodily functions involving the bathroom. Pooping and peeing specifically. See? I told you this was going to be about the shameful things I do. My... Read More

And just like that

You find yourself back where you started.With a big chunk of time on your hands but nothing to do with it. I try to remember what I used to like... Read More

When you realize what’s happening…it’s grief fighting your quest for a life worth living

This never-ending pain. This constant sorrow. When it finally registers to you that grief has come home, and she sits herself down on your heart it almost feels like relief.... Read More

Wheelchair-related pain is killing me

I can’t really adequately express how much this pain is disrupting my life. It’s so intense. I’m quite certain nobody prepared me for this level of discomfort when I first... Read More

Finding a book agent is tough business

Trying to bring Bethy Bright and Dark the memoir to life is rough, readers. I’m committed, sure I am, but sitting at my computer querying agents all day is taking... Read More