Monday, October 24, 2016

My Caregiver

Living with MS often requires a team effort by the caregiver and the person with MS — a partnership that grows and evolves over time. Adam, my husband and caregiver, has been there with me throughout it all – diagnosis and everything before and after. We have learned how to manage MS as a team while also maintaining a healthy and balanced relationship.

MS is extremely variable and unpredictable. People experience attacks and remissions, loss and recovery or partial recovery of abilities. One day I can dress alone, the next day I can’t. Adam has to take and then give back responsibility for tasks all the time.

I want to thank Adam for physically supporting me when my body gives up. When my body seems to be broken, you’re my crutch, my pick-me-up, and my protector. I know you always say you don’t mind supporting me, but I know it’s not always easy so thank you.

All in all, thank you for just loving me and choosing me to be in your life even after all of the pain and upset. Thank you for going out of your way to make life a little bit easier for me.

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