Life is made up of a whole lot of steps
Think about the average day. From the time you put your feet on the floor beside your bed in the morning to the time you lift them off that same... Read More
The most important rule of MS Club
I almost hesitate to say this out loud (or in writing, which is the same thing, really, maybe even worse)…but I’ve been feeling a little better these last few days.... Read More
When everyone else seems to be drinking lemonade.
I’m a member of many Facebook groups dedicated to the transition to the new goo, Ocrevus, because I was looking for any information at all from any source at all... Read More
Another day…another missive from The Great Scott
Last time, on bethybrightanddark.com, we found our heroine in some distress. After a two month flush without meds, and the long awaited first dose of the new goo (aka Ocrevus),... Read More
Relapse: Part Deaux
He called me. He actually called me himself. He didn’t sic Evil Nurse Carol on me, The Great Scott all powerful and good called me back his very own self.... Read More
Broken eyes, broken brains and the things we don’t talk about
It’s Sunday and I find myself muddled. Again. I think it’s the weekends where I find myself with lots of time to do nothing, that I struggle. Sometimes it’s not... Read More
Fifty is nifty…and exhausting
A monumental non-MS related event happened to me this weekend. On Sunday, February 19, I turned 50 years old. I know! Me. Fifty years old. I almost can’t believe it’s... Read More
To wait for help or not wait for help
That is the question. I don’t like that I’ve become a person who requires so much help. I struggle with it, the idea that I am no longer the independent... Read More