It is one of the hardest things that you have to go through, finding out that you have a condition that no one really knows the cause and that has no cure. Sitting in front of the neurologist knowing that there are words being said but not really taking them in. It is a life changing event, however, you can let this bog you down or you can live your life as best you can!

I chose the latter option. I was diagnosed with MS on the 9th November 2013. I decided I would not become one of the people that remembered the diagnosis date as this would mean that it has more of an impact on my life than I want it to, but I cannot forget the date now. Typical!

I chose to deal with diagnosis in the best way possible that day, book a holiday, get drunk and cover myself in fake moustaches – I may add pictures later!

Everything dragged for a short while after diagnosis, nothing really happened for a while, a huge anti-climax! Fortunately, I was off to Lanzarote to escape and be myself again – something I had put on hold for many months to worry. A lot of good that did me!

About a month after I returned from holiday, I had my first appointment with my MS Specialist. This was an incredibly positive experience! She was expecting a young, fragile person who had just been given terrible news and instead was face with a cheerful couple who were laughing and joking throughout the appointment, particularly when I saw evidence that I have a brain on the MRI scan!

On a serious note, I have been really lucky. Many people in my position are facing this alone. Friends and family don’t know what to do, relationships break down as abilities diminish. I have an incredible support network of friends and family. There is always someone there for me.

I also have my very own Superhero. Yes, I do! She is called Super Sarah and you will most likely hear a lot about her. Super Sarah is my partner  of ten years. She has been incredible, she has been there through everything and will continue to be. She has made things so much easier. Together we have taken the happy and humerus approach to dealing with this situation, and it makes this much more fun!

I am now on medication to help me through each day and I am learning to walk again! It’s all go now! But we will go into all of this later.