Today’s letter is from Jenny in New Zealand. In it, she exposes the lack of skill some in the medical profession have when dealing with the difficult task of telling someone they have MS. However, her letter is also incredibly positive and demonstrates her great strength of character. Please click on the link below to read her story. Jenny’sContinue reading “A Letter A Day… Jenny”
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A Letter A Day… Emily
It’s day nine and today I’m posting Emily’s letter. She was only 19 when she was diagnosed with MS last year. In her letter she describes the journey to diagnosis and the positive way she is dealing with the challenges MS has brought into her life. She ends with these encouraging words, “Don’t lose hope; you never know what tomorrow mayContinue reading “A Letter A Day… Emily”
A Letter A Day… Elaine
We’re now into week two of ‘A Letter A Day’ and today I’m posting a letter from Elaine. Remarkably, she was diagnosed with MS less than a year after her partner. Please click on the link below to read her compelling diagnosis story. Elaine’s letter
A Letter A Day… Denise
It’s day seven of ‘A Letter A Day’ and today I have the privilege of posting Denise’s hard-hitting letter. I only wish it could be standard reading for future GPs and neurologists. Please click on the link below to read it. Denise’s letter Denise recently completed the Great Scottish Swim to raise money for theContinue reading “A Letter A Day… Denise”
A Letter A Day… Craig
Today’s letter is from Craig. In it, he describes not only the painful journey that led him to a diagnosis of MS but also the way he’s taken control his life and ownership of the disease. Please click on the link below to read this insightful and inspirational letter. Craig’s letter
A Letter A Day… Carla
It’s day five and today I’m posting Carla’s letter. Please click on the link below to read it. I warn you now, her positivity is infectious. 🙂 Carla’s letter
A Letter A Day… Anne
On February 10th I received this powerful diagnosis letter from Anne. She is a regular blogger for the MS Society Scotland, writing the fabulous Life wi the Broons. Please click on the link below to read her letter. Anne’s letter
A Letter A Day… Alison
Here’s letter number three. It was sent by Alison Peebles on February 9th. Alison is an accomplished Scottish actor and director. Please click on the link below to read her powerful letter. Alison’s letter
A Letter A Day… Alasdair
I’ve been asked by people from different parts of the world if there is a way they can read the 32 diagnosis letters I received earlier this year as part of the Step Inside MS project. In response, I promised that once the exhibition had finished its summer tour of South Lanarkshire libraries I would post them all on here. I thought a nice wayContinue reading “A Letter A Day… Alasdair”
Letter writer Steve and his wife Caroline visit the Step Inside MS exhibition in Larkhall
One of our letter writers, Steve, his wife, Caroline, and their Westie, Emily, recently paid a visit to Larkhall library to see the Step Inside MS exhibition. Steve was kind enough to send me a blog post, which you can read below. I was very moved by his description of their response to the letters and IContinue reading “Letter writer Steve and his wife Caroline visit the Step Inside MS exhibition in Larkhall”
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