After experiencing the death of my gorgeous husband on 26th January, 2011 after his battle with Cancer and then being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease on 28th February, 2012 I have been on a mission to understand grief and multiple sclerosis. I have three amazing children who give me endless support.
But guess what? Somedays life gets hard and I am forced to be vulnerable.
These stories are about my journey, my strengths and even more importantly my vulnerabilities. They are raw, honest and written with love.
Multiple Strengths 
Melissa, you are an inspiration and John would be so proud – I think of you often xx
Hi Melissa, this is an inspirational blog indeed! I admire your strength in sharing such deeply personal experiences. Thanks for following my blog recently and allowing me to find yours. All the very best to you xx
You are so brave and inspiring. I look forward to following your journey! God bless you and your children
Thank you – your feedback and support is much appreciated. Melissa
Hi Melissa, I was looking through your blog to find an entry you had writen regarding what people can do to help after a death. I read it at the time of your post and thought it was so enlightening for us on the outside wondering what we can do as we all feel so helpless. I need your advise. Can you please remind me where this article is.
Mary it was called https://mymultiplestrengths.wordpress.com/2014/07/02/the-12-things-you-can-do-for-someone-who-has-experienced-a-tragedy/ Thanks for your lovely compliment Melissa
Hello Melissa,
How are you doing regarding the MS?
I may have MS…am in the process of diagnosis.
I’m reading your blog for inspiration at this very difficult time.
Thank you 🙂
Iz
I continue to feel well. As unpredictable as MS is, it continues to bring me clarity and reminds me to slow down and enjoy life. I met someone yesterday who also has MS and she said “it was the best thing to ever happen to me”. I know this must sound strange but for her it was transformative and a great opportunity to change how she lived. Like me, she changed how she saw food and instead used it as medicine. On a deeper level it is always good to ask ‘what can this diagnosis teach me?’ I am four years into it but can clearly remember the feeling that my body was letting me down, so don’t forget that you can just feel crappy and bewildered and trust that you are so powerful and amazing and can get through this.