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My life with MS

Find out how other people have come to terms with A successful mother
MS, and are standing strong with the unconditional Natalie has MS for 20 years and

support of their friends and family. We have shared is raising and home-schooling
her children successfully. Seeing
some inspiring stories and hope you can benefit her oldest child succeed in
from them. Remember, you are not alone. college keeps her going strong.

Stay positive! She believes that as a family -
ANYTHING! They have been
TOGETHER, they can overcome
I can inspire others through many a storm together
Kathy is living with MS since 1988. for it.
and always come out stronger
Her life revolves around two things:
writing and paying it forward to
people with MS. She manages an
empowering health blog and
writes for several health websites. Challenge accepted
Kathy lives by the strong belief Eman was diagnosed almost 4
that life is precious, and we should years ago when she was 29 years
seize each day by doing the old. She admits it was not easy at
best we can with the abilities we the start. The only difference is

each possess. today she is supported by family
and good friends. She never lets
the disease get the better of her
My family is my and is always in control. Her
treasure advice is – ‘never give up on

yourself or on your goals. Fight to
Ahmed is a 33-year-old male
live the life we were given.’
There is always a
who was diagnosed with MS in
suitable treatment
20 12. The initial years were not
easy but now with newer
Aref is 33 years old and has been
medications he feels great and
living with MS for 8 years now.
wakes up motivated each day!
He was switched on different
Ahmed enjoys activities with his
medications during this period.
children and has caring friends
Earlier when the medications
and family that he treasures. He
were not helping much, Aref did
says that he takes his meds and
not lose hope and continued to
monitors his health and does
proactively consult with his
not ever give up.
doctor all these years. He is now
satisfied with his treatment and
lives a happy life with family and
friends and takes a huge interest
in outdoor activities. There is
always the right treatment for you,
do not lose hope!

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