Today I’m posting a powerful letter from John. In it, he writes, “That day, a grey Tuesday in a grey September, lasted longer than any day I can remember. As prepared as I was for bad news, the diagnosis was still, on some level, shocking.” Please click on the link below to read this moving letter.Continue reading “A Letter A Day… John”
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A Letter A Day… Jenny G
It’s day eleven and today I’m posting another letter from someone called Jenny. This Jenny, however, is not from New Zealand; she’s from the Netherlands. Her journey to being diagnosed with MS was a frightening one, with a doctor first telling her that her symptoms were as a result of metastasised tumours in her brain. Please click on theContinue reading “A Letter A Day… Jenny G”
A Letter A Day… Jenny
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”
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… Alex
As promised, here’s letter number two. I received it on February 12th from Alex. Please click on the link below to read about his experience of being diagnosed with MS and the positive way he’s lived his life since. Alex’s letter
Sunshine Scot 