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Vibrant and motivated, Joni isn't going to let relapsing MS get in the way of her goals. Follow her story as she balances her life with her relapsing MS.
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Monday, June 1, 2009
My Name is Joni...Oh, and I Have Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
My name is Joni and I do have relapsing Multiple Sclerosis. I was diagnosed in my early 20s at a point in my life when I thought I had everything under control and my future was planned. Of course we all know what you can do with your plans once MS enters your life.
I, like everyone else, will never forget the day I heard those fateful words, "It's confirmed, you have relapsing Multiple Sclerosis". Of course I remember that day, but some days it's hard for me to remember what my life was like before MS. I often look at pictures of myself before that day to see how happy and carefree my life was.
Before MS entered my world, I lived to be happy. I would do whatever I could to ensure that my friends and I were having a good time; whether just hanging out or going on a road trip. After accepting my diagnosis, it took me a little while to get back on track. I did go on to graduate college and find a job that I love. I've also found time to plan some more road trips.
Today, I look at MS as a footnote in my life. Yes, I have to reference it and deal with it very often, but I do what I can to not let it dictate the story of my life.
I, like everyone else, will never forget the day I heard those fateful words, "It's confirmed, you have relapsing Multiple Sclerosis". Of course I remember that day, but some days it's hard for me to remember what my life was like before MS. I often look at pictures of myself before that day to see how happy and carefree my life was.
Before MS entered my world, I lived to be happy. I would do whatever I could to ensure that my friends and I were having a good time; whether just hanging out or going on a road trip. After accepting my diagnosis, it took me a little while to get back on track. I did go on to graduate college and find a job that I love. I've also found time to plan some more road trips.
Today, I look at MS as a footnote in my life. Yes, I have to reference it and deal with it very often, but I do what I can to not let it dictate the story of my life.
Posted by: Joni, Monday, June 1, 2009
