my stumbles through life with ms
This week did not get off to a pleasant start. Without going into too much detail, let’s just say I was the conductor of the hot mess express and my best friend is the craziest passenger of all. (this week) Every time I get stressed out, I get sick. This…
We all know them – and most of us have at least one in our lives, if not more. The snooty relative that watches from a distance, with a sneer. They’re quick to comment when anything doesn’t go as you planned, but are silent when you succeed. The fake friend…
Full disclaimer – this is an affiliated post. If you purchase through a link, I may receive a commission, at no cost to you. A few months ago, I knew something had to change. My health was at its lowest – and that’s saying something considering I have rrms. My…
This time two years ago, disability advocacy would have never crossed my mind. I’ve always been the type to go out of my way to be polite and courteous to others; holding doors open, making sure the lady in the wheelchair can get through, walking delicately around the blind guy…
Hey there, I’m Bri. I started Stumble Pup when I was freshly diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis. I’d been struggling with mysterious symptoms for years, and had several different misdiagnosis. Once I finally heard those words, I made a promise to myself – I promised I was going to…
I’ve tried writing this a couple times, but admitting when I’m not living up to my own standards is hard. Right now I’m pondering the decision I’ve made to give up the ccma program I’ve been invested in since February. To be honest, the first couple of weeks should have…
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.” Theodore Roosevelt April 8th,…
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I’ve had a lot going on, but didn’t want this week to pass before I brought up a couple of things. First up are the ignorant comments from Dr. Phil. He had the audacity to say 100 out of 100 care giving…
The disabled population is the world’s largest minority of which anyone can become a part of at any time. For all of us who woke up one day and discovered we’d switched ships during the night, how true is this? Friday marked the beginning of March, and with it, the…
Recently, I was re-acquainted with a very old friend – grief. He is far from a stranger to me; I’ve lost many people in my short 27 years. Enough that I’ve developed some excellent coping mechanisms. That being said, losing someone never really gets easier. The initial shock doesn’t hit…