Multiple Sclerosis on The Mighty

15/12/2022

“Care partners play such an important role in a patient’s life. Your care partner can be your spouse, best friend, parent, or mentor—just know that you should not have to fight this battle on your own. Find your person, your Marvin. You will be thankful every day.”

Teresa, who has lived with multiple sclerosis (MS) since 2014, and her care partner, Marvin, share their three pieces of advice for other patients and care partners.

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"I count my blessings that I have someone willing to give me 90% on the days I may only be able to give 10%."

15/12/2022

Here's what they had to say.

14/12/2022

"I find they always help to cheer me up."

11/12/2022

"Although the dating world is scary, it doesn't have to be extra scary just because I've got MS."

"Although the dating world is scary, it doesn’t have to be extra scary just because I’ve got MS."

10/12/2022

3. "Supermarkets are a place of doom."

10/12/2022

"I wanted to make sure to share my experience with you, should you ever experience something similar."

08/12/2022

"We go to bed each night wondering if we experienced a last today."

07/12/2022

"I wake up hopeful for each new day again."

06/12/2022

"Brain fog is exactly as advertised."

05/12/2022

"4. I make them aware of disability and the problems disabled people may face."

04/12/2022

"I'm not lazy or exaggerating."

"I’m not lazy or exaggerating."

03/12/2022

"Discomfort doesn't have to build walls between people."