• ms + stuff

    The History of Multiple Sclerosis: Part 1

    This in the fourth installment in my Introduction to MS series. I’ve already covered a few things, including what it is, the different types, and the myriad of symptoms. The History of MS is almost as complicated as the symptoms can be. The History of MS goes back a long…

  • camping - ms + stuff

    6 Tips to Keep Cool This Summer

    Heat intolerance has become a big deal in my household. The temps and humidity sky rocketed around here last weekend – the thermometer may have said 92, but the humidity said it was 110 and impossible to breathe. Obviously, the moment I got outside, I hit a wall of heat…

  • mental health

    Feelings Check In

    The past couple of weeks have flown by around here. We attended a class called Relationship Matters, put on by the National MS Society. Its focus is on serious relationships with ms as a third wheel, and we definitely fall into that category. The facilitators of the class were excellent,…

  • about bri - about me

    Hello ❤

    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…

  • about me - mental health - ms + stuff

    Rebirth

    “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,…

  • mental health

    All These Feelings

    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…