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Headline : Finding Silver Linings Through My Work as a Health Advocate Has Helped Me Live with MS for 38 Years

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Since 1986, Cathy has lived with MS and had made it her mission to help others live a rich, full live despite having a chronic illness. With wisdom, inspiration, and empowerment, she aims to lead and connect others on this long journey, from personal sharing and community content, to national level media and advocacy. She is also an award-winning writer and certified health advocate.

Every day, I lean into support, community and curiosity

A few weeks after college graduation, I was in a bad car accident. I had a concussion and a gaping wound that required 16 stitches. I donโ€™t remember the accident, but I do remember a truly odd sensation that haunted me for a while after โ€” my feet were numb.

I went to our family physician, who checked me out and told me that my feet were numb because the shoes Iโ€™d been wearing had been too tight. It sounds silly to me now, but I believed him then. I didnโ€™t want to think anything was wrong with my health. Who does? Particularly not when theyโ€™re 21 and in the middle of creating the brilliant life theyโ€™d always dreamed of.

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