Hello!!
My name is Adam and I have multiple sclerosis.
I have been living with MS for the last few years, but I have only recently been compelled to start putting pen to paper (or fingers to keys if you will.) For years people have told me that I needed to find some sort of therapeutic outlet... and blogging may be a great way to vent. Although I knew that there are real benefits to writing, I had always been resistant to sitting down and starting.
I have always been afraid that my writing would come off as whiny and complaining, or just looking for sympathy. I knew that this definitely would not be the case, but it has always stopped me from actually getting my butt in gear. Plus there is always the whole laziness thing... I have never had faith that I could write consistently; getting posts out often and well written enough to gain a following.
What had changed my attitude was my sister, Jaime. Jai was diagnosed with lung cancer about 3 years ago, and began blogging about her journey shortly after. I know the writing was a great outlet for her; and gave her a platform for her clever, witty, and incredibly intelligent writing. Plus, it had to be a great way to vent her frustrations. We lost Jai a few months ago, which has been the hardest thing my family and I have ever gone through. When I read her blog, I can hear her voice... and makes me want to show just a fraction of the strength she had.
You can read Jaime's blog here.
I plan on documenting my experiences here in hopes of engaging in some meaningful discussion. This blog will also give me an excuse to ramble on about my various passions. I will definitely be going on diatribes on food and movies; that way it won't be too monotone.
Well, that concludes the boring introductory post. Make sure to stay tuned for my next post... Dr. Feldman (Or how I learned to start worrying and love the neurologists office.)
Yours Truly,
Adam
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