illness

The Diagnosis and Its Ripple Effects The day my doctor confirmed I had multiple sclerosis (MS), my world tilted. It wasn't just a diagnosis; it became a defining moment that reshaped my understanding of health, capability, and the future. Multiple sclerosis, with its unpredictable nature, introduced a spectrum of symptoms that would become my new norm—numbness that crept over my limbs without warning, fatigue that washed over me like a relentless wave, and a mobility that varied drastically, necessitating the use of a wheelchair on most days. Mornings now start with a quiet, internal conversation about what my body can…