Circular Blooms

30/05/2025

What an incredible, empowering, and exhilarating day ✨️

Today, I had the absolute honour of speaking at Government House for World MS Day, sharing my lived experience as part of the launch of Living Well with MS: Your Guide to Adapting Your Lifestyle. This guide is such an important step in making evidence-based, accessible resources available to our community, and I’m so proud to have played a part in it.

I even managed to get a selfie with Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia, and enjoy a spot of tea in fancy china cups my shaky hands definitely didn’t want to drop! 😅

Over the past two days, I’ve had the chance to meet some truly incredible people. Fellow MS warriors, passionate researchers, healthcare professionals, and advocates, all united by a shared vision: to improve the quality of life for people living with .

I’m feeling humbled, grateful, and more energised than ever to keep pushing for representation, connection, and real, tangible change.

To everyone who sent kind words, encouragement, and love, big thank you. This community means everything. Now I'm off to sleep, as this Msy lady needs to recover! 🧡

22/05/2025

‘Initially, disbelief and denial overwhelmed me...It saddens me to reflect that I was offered no psychological support at the time of my diagnosis, leaving me to navigate the journey alone.’

When Deanna from Australia, was diagnosed with MS at 17, she was overwhelmed by feelings of denial and disbelief. Disability stigma put her young aspirations into question and left her grappling with an uncertain future. After a dark period of depression, Deanna began to discover the power of resilience. ✨

📖 Read Deanna’s full story here: https://msintfederation.org/Deanna

Our thanks to Deanna Circular Blooms for sharing her story on the World MS Day map. If you have an MS diagnosis story to share you can add your experience to the World MS Day map. 🗺️

15/05/2025

I'm proud to share my story as part of this year’s "My MS Diagnosis" campaign in the lead-up to World MS Day on May 30.

This campaign shines a light on the importance of early and accurate diagnosis for people living with , a cause close to my heart. Being diagnosed with changed the course of my life, but it also led me to advocacy, creativity, and connection with a community that inspires me every day ✨️

I'm grateful for the opportunity to share my experience and help raise awareness, break down stigma, and empower others navigating their own MS journey.

05/05/2025

World MS Day is just around the corner, and the Understanding MS course is back! I've completed it a few times—both on my own and with friends—and can genuinely say it's well worth checking out. Highly recommend! ✨️

Developed by the Menzies Institute for Medical Research in collaboration with the MS International Federation , and supported by MS Australia and MS Plus, this short course explores the complexities of MS – including symptoms, the diagnostic pathways, the different MS types, and real stories from people like me living with it every day.

It’s a 6-hour deep dive (aka 2 fatigue naps) into:

- Common symptoms and the day-to-day challenges of MS

- The different disease courses

- How MS is diagnosed

- Lived experience perspectives that go beyond the textbook

Whether you live with MS, support someone who does, or just want to better understand this complex neurological condition, this course is a great place to start.

🗓️ Open from 1 May to 15 June 2025

💻 Enrol via https://ms.mooc.utas.edu.au/i/msdiagnosis (link in my Linktree in bio)

Knowledge = power. And also fewer awkward convos where someone tells you to “just try yoga.” 🤣

03/05/2025

What an incredible day! Sold my artwork at the exhibition opening night and a majority Labor win. Honestly, what more could a girl ask for? ✨️

18/04/2025

Turned some of the meds and steroids I’ve had over the years into their human forms! 💊💉

In my mind, I've often turned into a chaotic creature or humanised the disease it in some way. Makes it all feel a bit less scary and a whole lot funnier, especially when you're imagining a tiny gremlin getting mad at your mylien. These AI images definitely add to the vibe. 😅

04/04/2025

Wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all. What works for one person may not work for another, and some therapies can even be harmful. The International Federation of MS Global Guide on Wellness and Complementary Therapies gives us the tools and knowledge to make informed choices, explore options safely, and feel empowered in how we manage MS ✨️

If you’re curious about complementary therapies, this guide is a great place to start providing:

🧐 Evidence-based insights to support informed decisions
🌱 Learn what might help (and what to avoid)
⚠️ Understand the potential risks and benefits
📖 Available in English, Spanish, and Arabic

📥 Download it now or find the link linktree in bio: https://msintfederation.org/3Dp7NnQ

01/04/2025

I think I may have found my favourite video about Multiple Sclerosis 🧡

No sugarcoatin’ it, you’ve got brain damage from Multiple Sclerosis. Your memories are fading and down the line it’s gonna get scary. So gather…

07/11/2024

I’m thrilled to share my story, captured beautifully by , about my journey from a sudden diagnosis at 17, through the tough early days, to finding hope and purpose in advocacy.

As an MS Plus Ambassador and National Advocate for MS Australia, I’m passionate about raising awareness and supporting young people with MS, especially by sharing the realities of this journey. One of the ways I process the experience is through art—transforming MRI scans and other MS-related medical images into my creations. I’m grateful for the chance to turn something challenging into a way to connect and inspire.

A big thank you to the writer for truly capturing my voice in this piece. You can find the full story in the linktree in my bio or here www.msplus.org.au/deannas-story

29/08/2024

Hey everyone!

The next Understanding FREE online course kicks off on September 9th! 🌟

I took this course over the 6 weeks, and it was incredibly helpful in deepening my understanding of my and reducing some of my pesky symptoms.

So whether you're living with MS, supporting someone who is, or just want to learn more, this course is for you.

It’s packed with new and updated content, plus you can learn at your own pace. Captions are available on all videos too!

Spread the word and sign up today—let’s keep raising awareness and understanding of MS together. 💪

Enroll here: (https://ms.mooc.utas.edu.au/i/msq)