A harsh reality of progressive diseases like ALS is that your body is constantly changing. After my ALS diagnosis in January 2013, I noticed that the progression seemed to happen in stages. After losing some degree of capacity, I’d settle on a new plateau, which became my norm for a while. The plateaus have become… Continue reading The ALS battle forces changes: A guest blog by member Jim Burton, the ALS Warrior
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Worth a thousand words: A day in the life of Larry
As a child, Sarah Howell loved art. She got her first camera at 6 years old and realized, over time, that she had a way of connecting emotionally and expressing herself through photos. Now, she has her own studio. Her passion? Capturing genuine family moments. Sarah often stays overnight in the home of the family… Continue reading Worth a thousand words: A day in the life of Larry
Visualizing insomnia
Jenna Martin is a photographer living with insomnia, and her sleeplessness is the inspiration behind much of her work. Much like the Seeing [MS] campaign, she tries to visualize her experiences through unique photographs that capture what it feels like to manage bouts of insomnia. Her photographs were recently featured in the Huffington Post, and… Continue reading Visualizing insomnia
“I just kind of went on with life.” – PatientsLikeMe member Fred shares his experiences with MS
We’ve interviewed a lot of members on the blog over the years, and each has a different perspective on life with MS. Fred1118 has taken sharing about his life with MS to a whole new level, documenting his life in a personal photoblog and posting the pictures with the world online. Fred shared all about… Continue reading “I just kind of went on with life.” – PatientsLikeMe member Fred shares his experiences with MS