b"Life with MSReclaimingidentity:Therapycanhelp You dont have to justify your nancial needs. people with MS see their value beyond You dont have to feel guilty about your disability narrativesas whole, complexrelationship choices. individuals. You dont have to explain your mobility Takeaway: You dont have to be inspirationaluctuations. to be valuable. You dont have to make others You dont have to be someone elses inspiration. feel better about your struggle. You just have to live.Because, at the end of the day, you are not Thriving in a worldhere to meet societys expectations. You are that doesnt always understandhere to liveon your terms. Living with MS means constantly navigatingTakeaway: Strength isnt about proving an ableist worldghting for medical validation,anything. Its about knowing yourself, trusting nancial stability, relationship security, self- yourself,anddemandingthecare,respect, acceptance, and the right to exist without beingand support you deserve. a spectacle. But it also means learning how toYour worth is not measured by how well you take back powerendure, how much you prove, or how inspiringYou dont have to prove your pain for it to beothersndyouyourworthisinsimply real.being exactly as you are. What's one adaptation or tool that made a difference in your daily life?@xxarysx1 - Thinking positively .@theotheremilyblunt - Online socials and support groups help me. Next Stop Italy does free walking tours of Italian towns; you register then watch a tour guide take us around on Zoom; available to watch 7 days after tour. The MS Society has online groups; ask MS Foundation too; online at their websites. I was depressed/lonely. These things changed my spirit. Maybe, you too can use the web to nd some relief. Maria Smith - Putting everything I need on the bathroom counter before showering. Then, when I'm done, I dry off, put my towel on the toilet and sit there while I put on my lotion, clothes, dry my hair, brush my teeth, etc. Also, using a trekking pole when going out in publicit allows me to keep my energy because I'm not spending that energy trying to keep my balance.Tammy Botzum - In my case, the iPad (tablet) has become my number one tool for staying organized and active in my daily life. It helps me think, relax, stay socially engaged, and adds to my personal happiness. @amybynum5 - Cooking tools that make life in the kitchen easier and, at times, safer.26 msfocusmagazine.org"