Comments for Letters to M.S.

Comment on A.L., NJ, dx’ed 2005 by Samantha

Samantha — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 04:16:43 +0000

I just have to say that this letter was beautifully written and devastatingly true. The part about having children especially. I was diagnosed almost exactly 2 years ago: age 24, 1 year married, 5 months post-Masters and 4 months into a career. Children was next on my list…
But, even though the decision-making was agony, and I still worry about my choice – I’m currently typing this with a beautiful, sleeping baby boy beside me. There’s life after diagnosis.

Comment on From Chantal by Kaz Laljee

Kaz Laljee — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:22:22 +0000

What an Inspirational letter!

Comment on A.L., NJ, dx’ed 2005 by letterstoMS

letterstoMS — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:18:11 +0000

It definitely is very frustrating. And it can sometimes feel like you’re trying to outrun the reaper… not to be overly dramatic. MS isn’t cancer, but it’s devastating in its own right. Wish you lots of love and light (and great medical care!). If you’d like to write a letter, I’d love to post it. Just send to letterstoms at ymail dot com. (Have to write it like that so spam bots don’t get me!)

Comment on A.L., NJ, dx’ed 2005 by Yvette Owens

Yvette Owens — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 20:39:37 +0000

I feel the same as you I beat thyroid cancer now I get this MS shit on March 30, 2012 I am 38 with four children & husband I hate that they worry about me. I can’t remember much but I can remember when I got diagnosed. Just last night I was in the ER for over 8 hours because the doctor sent me there I pulled out my list. I told them I my upper part of my legs was tingling & very sensitive & below my knee to my foot I was having spasms & pain. The doctor says pain is not typically associated with MS….I’m like so what the fuck am I lying…everyone MS is quite different. This is just so frustrating

Comment on Malika by Malika Mohamed

Malika Mohamed — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 07:49:58 +0000

I would like to say to all of the readers of my letter, that although very positive I too know the pain and frustration and sometimes plain and utterly feeling of just saying why me. With that said, rather than letting this disease control my life by pushing me down and forcing me to succumb to its glory, I stole the wind from under its wings and became an advocate and a voice for others, this has been my coping skill to deal with this disease and even as I write to you at this moment, I have been in severe pain and find it extremely difficult to start each day. I say to all of you, never give up, turn that hate, anger, frustration, depression and suffering against the disease itself and find the way through the disease that helps you cope. We were all given the strength to get through the most difficult things imaginable, however it is our will itself that will prove if we shall succeed.

I pray for each and every one of you as my MS family and I wish you pain free happy days and best of health.

Malika, Egypt

Comment on A.L., NJ, dx’ed 2005 by AnonyMS

AnonyMS — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:52:50 +0000

This letter felt like it came right from my heart. Nothing I write to explain the same feelings can ever translate into this.
I am sorry and thankful for this letter.

Comment on Patricia to MS by Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:20:57 +0000

I heard somebody say today,”MS is the best thing that could have happened to me.” Apparently they lived a really fast life before it made them slow down.

Comment on A.L., NJ, dx’ed 2005 by letterstoMS

letterstoMS — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:17:47 +0000

oh, Beth…. I’m so sorry it had to happen to you too. :( I find the emotional stuff w MS harder to deal with than the physical, for sure. By the way, I have no idea how I missed this comment; I’m so sorry I took so long to see it and respond. I send you a huge hug, and I’m here if you ever want to talk.

Comment on About by letterstoMS

letterstoMS — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:12:58 +0000

Thank you so much.. it’s amazing to “put it out there” and to get such positive feedback. It makes me smile big. Wishing you love, health, and happiness. :)

Comment on Patricia to MS by Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:05:10 +0000

Just wanted to let you know I enjoyed your site so much I blogged about it.
http://www.mynewnormals.com/?p=.com
Thanks and also put you on my blogroll
Nicole