Posts filed under: Everyday Life

You know you have MS when…

I’m enjoying the crap out of my holiday time off, guys. I mean, not one damn thing has changed. I’m still wondering if Provigil is actually working. I still can’t... Read More

Is drunk therapy a thing?

Today is a most special day. It’s my first ever double-long therapy session with my precious (aka Cheryl). I asked her at my last session if we could plan a... Read More

When did I become such a creature of habit?

Off schedule infusion day throws me. The routine is different. I didn’t get my post-infusion egg souffle from Panera and that just feels wrong. I can’t take my customary post-infusion... Read More

People are really…nice sometimes

You already know this has been a tough week. I’ve been struggling openly with a myriad of annoying symptoms that are seriously getting me down. Mostly, my walking has been... Read More

Post-trip spoon collecting has commenced 

Post-trip spoon collecting is in full effect.  I’m working from bed. The kitties are snuggling and not fighting. The sound of their purrs is soothing to me. Clean sheets on... Read More

A funny thing happened on my way to a party

I’m sitting here in my hotel room in Atlanta, Georgia watching a series of old Sandra Bullock holiday rom-coms trying to avoid writing this post mostly because I’m so embarrassed... Read More

That reminds me of something my mother used to say

My mother is frequently mentioned in my writing mainly because she is a font of material and one of my most favorite people in all of the world. When my... Read More

FOMO vs. Acceptance: The Grudge Match

I’m sure it’s not much of a surprise to anyone that I find myself in the grips of full on FOMO quite regularly. I’m in a constant state of evaluation... Read More

When you’re not quite bright, but not quite dark

I find myself in shades of grey more often than not, these days. When I decided to call my blog bethybrightanddark.com a few friends told me it sounded more like... Read More

I suppose there will be days like this

There will be good days, perfectly productive, pleasant days on the surface but for the minor fact that when you go to walk somewhere in public (not far) your legs... Read More