Multiple Sclerosis Foundation The purpose of EmpowerSource is to promote collaboration between MS Focus, our Outreach Volunteers, affiliated support groups, and the MS community at large, in order to bridge gaps and to provide practical advice for individuals and groups. MS Focus does not advocate or endorse any specific treatments, healing modalities, or practitioners. The material presented in this publication is for informational purposes only. For specific advice, consult your healthcare provider. Dear Friends, As we approach the holiday season, we are busy with shopping, cooking, spending time with family, and maybe going to a party or two. I hope that you are able to take a moment to find the joy and happiness in it. Remember that spending time with family and friends is the important part of this time of year. Be sure you take some time to reflect on the positive things in your life. Put the negative things behind you, and ready yourself to move toward the new year. Happy holidays to all of you, from Kathryn, Bibi, Shanice, and everyone here at MS Focus! Sincerely, Kathryn Bradbury, Support Groups and Outreach Manager Kathryn’s Leadership Tip The MS Focus Magazine has a wide variety articles that are useful to those living with MS, their care partners, families and friends. This publication is great tool when looking for information on how to manage symptoms, promote wellness and how to manage holiday stress and ways to keep the joy alive. Before things start to get too busy take a moment to visit our magazine website at msfocusmagazine.org, click on the search icon to read these articles and much more. EmpowerSource is a free newsletter. To subscribe, visit www.msfocus.org/publications, call 888-MSFOCUS (673-6287), or email supportgroups@msfocus.org