b'Life with MSadded another layer of complexity to my life,strength in my journey. I truly understand and the waiting for clarity can feel unbearablenowthevulnerabilitythatcomeswitha at times.chronic illness, the fear of the unknown, and Despite the uncertainty, Im learning totheexhaustionofnavigatingahealthcare live with the unknown. I continue to researchsystem that doesnt always have easy answers. and advocate for myself, pushing for the testsBeing on the other side of the stethoscope and monitoring necessary to understand myhas changed me, and I believe it will make condition fully. Whether its MS, NMOSD, orme a better, more compassionate nurse. something in between, I am determined toWhether Im dealing with MS or another face it head-on, with the same resilience andcondition, my diagnosis does not dene me. dedication Ive always brought as a nurse.I am still Nicolas OvertonI am still a nurse, The path ahead may be unclear, but I amand someone who is passionate about helping learning to embrace the unknown and ndothers. msfocusmagazine.org 20'