Tag Archives: creative writing

A Letter A Day… Sue

Posted on September 30, 2014 by sunshinescot

Since her diagnosis with MS sixteen years ago, Sue has become actively involved with the MS Society’s Research Network, working with the media and representing patients’ views on progress in MS research. Please click on the link below to read her powerful diagnosis story. Sue’s … Continue reading →

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A Letter A Day… Steve

Posted on September 29, 2014 by sunshinescot

With only three days left of ‘A Letter A Day’, it’s my privilege to post Steve’s letter. He was diagnosed with MS nine years after his wife, Caroline, had received the same diagnosis. Please click on the link below to read his diagnosis … Continue reading →

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A Letter A Day… Sandy

Posted on September 28, 2014 by sunshinescot

It’s the end of week four and today I’m posting a letter from Sandy. In it, he writes, ‘I was 32 and thought my world was over. It wasn’t; it was simply a new beginning.’ Please click on the link … Continue reading →

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A Letter A Day… Ruth

Posted on September 27, 2014 by sunshinescot

Today I’m posting a letter from Ruth. In it, she writes, ‘I had my first episode aged 21, during my third year at University – a period of double vision which was terrifying and for a long time no one … Continue reading →

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A Letter A Day… Rebecca

Posted on September 26, 2014 by sunshinescot

Today I have the privilege of posting Rebecca’s letter. Her powerful letter ends with the following thought: ‘It isn’t a life I would have chosen for myself or for anyone else, but now I’m on this journey, I’ll do all … Continue reading →

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A Letter A Day… Paul

Posted on September 25, 2014 by sunshinescot

It’s day 25 and today’s letter is from Paul. Paul’s first experience of MS came one week before his 26th birthday. Please click on the link below to read his diagnosis story. Paul’s letter

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A Letter A Day… Patricia

Posted on September 24, 2014 by sunshinescot

Today’s letter is from Patricia. She learned ten years ago that she had MS. Please click the link below to read her diagnosis story. Patricia’s letter

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A Letter A Day… Nina

Posted on September 23, 2014 by sunshinescot

It’s day 23 and today’s letter is from Nina. Nina was diagnosed with MS 19 years ago and writes powerfully about her diagnosis. Please click on the link below to read her story. Nina’s letter

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A Letter A Day… Nicky

Posted on September 22, 2014 by sunshinescot

It’s week four and today I have the privilege of posting Nicky’s letter. It begins, “Here’s the thing: in September 2010 I decided I had a brain tumour” and ends, “Cheers and let’s kick this disease in the butt, yeah?” Click … Continue reading →

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A Letter A Day… L

Posted on September 21, 2014 by sunshinescot

A few of the folks who wrote to me asked to remain anonymous. I am very grateful that despite their desire for privacy, they were willing to take part in the project. Today’s letter is from L. It eloquently describes a difficult … Continue reading →

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