Today, I want to introduce you to Sallie, a true MS warrior who has been fighting Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) since July 22, 2002. Her journey is one of strength, perseverance, and determination.
Sallie”s MS story began with vertigo, nausea, and muscle weakness, mainly on her left side. Over the years, she’s faced multiple flares—some temporary, others leaving lasting effects, like optic neuritis, which caused blindness in her left eye in 2004.
Despite these challenges, MS does not stop her. She continues to run, walk, lift, and practice yoga almost daily—proving that movement is power. Since 2015, she’s had no new lesions, though she remains on treatment for now. When the time comes, she plans to transition off MS therapies, knowing that the fight is still hers to own.
Sallie’s advice for those newly diagnosed?
✨ Advocate for yourself.
✨ Change your diet & exercise.
✨ Cut out alcohol if you can—it’s terrible for MS.
✨ Stop smoking.
✨ Above all, give yourself grace.
Sallie is a reminder that MS is a battle, but it doesn’t define us. Her story is one of resilience, self-care, and unwavering strength. Let’s lift her up and honor all MS warriors this month!
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XOXO, Jani
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