Tag: Multiple Sclerosis

Healthcare, politics

On Healthcare and Pre-Existing Conditions

I was a thirty-four-year-old, divorced mother of three, in college and working part-time, when I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. It was not a result of anything I did. Despite exacerbations where I lost vision, lost the ability to walk, suffered pain, and spent most of my time physically drained, I continued moving forward. I had children to support. Did I plan to be married … Continue reading On Healthcare and Pre-Existing Conditions

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biography, Multiple Sclerosis

As I Get Older: My MS Story

Having hit something of a block while finishing up my latest book, I found myself visiting my past. I have had quite an interesting life. In my very early years (those delightfully dark days of teenage-dom) I didn’t anticipate living past twenty-five. That may sound morbid but I was a rather gloomy teen. There were times during my first violent marriage when I thought I … Continue reading As I Get Older: My MS Story

Lizzi Newton12 Comments