By Dan and Jennifer Digmann
To us, community is more than a group of people who happen to live in the same town, attend the same church, share an interest, or know our story.
Community is the people who show up.
They celebrate with us when life is good, stand beside us when life is difficult, and remind us that we never have to navigate life completely alone.
Continue readingBy Stacie Prada
When I think of my community, I first think of where I live, my friends and neighbors who will show up for me, and those I’m compelled to show up for. In times of crisis, a surge of community help is noticeable. A call to action is made, and people rise to the occasion.
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This Easy Grilled Peaches recipe takes less than 10 minutes and intensifies the natural sweetness of summer fruit with a smoky, caramelized flavor.
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A veces los gestos más pequeños son los que dejan las huellas más profundas. Con frecuencia, la rutina diaria nos mantiene tan ocupados que olvidamos los pequeños momentos que nos ayudan a conectar con los demás. Los pequeños actos de bondad nos hacen sentir apreciados, importantes y apoyados. También nos inspiran a seguir mostrando esa misma bondad con los que nos rodean.
Continue readingSometimes the smallest gestures are the ones that leave the biggest impressions. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we can miss simple opportunities to connect with the people around us. Small acts of kindness remind us that we are cared for, valued, and supported. They also create a ripple effect, inspiring us and others to extend kindness in return.
Continue readingBy Angel Blair
When it comes to relationships, it’s important to surround yourself with people you feel comfortable with and enjoy being in the company of. The great part about this is that you can build your own community of people who appreciate, understand, and like you for you. At one time, community was only interpreted as the representation of your neighborhood or town where you live, but community can mean so much more.
Continue readingLiving with a chronic illness means mastering a complicated dance. For individuals navigating multiple sclerosis (MS), that dance includes an uninvited partner who constantly changes the music. One minute you are gliding smoothly, and the next, the tempo shifts without warning. Living with MS may require rewriting the rules of daily life to help reclaim control, energy, and personal happiness.
Continue readingI have always been the type of person who prided myself on being independent. I tend to be the one to always say, “I’ve got it,” and handle all responsibilities alone. The one who rarely asks for help because I don’t want to inconvenience anyone. As someone who was raised to always accommodate others, I have spent my adult years really attempting to unlearn this behavior. And now becoming a mom, I’ve learned the hard way that it is nearly impossible to do it all alone.
Continue reading“I am so grateful for this community and the wonderful people here. It has been life-changing for me to have so much support, be able to help others, and to find great resources. Bravo, MSAA!”
-My MSAA Community member
This year, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is recognizing a very special milestone: the 10th anniversary of our online forum, My MSAA Community!
Continue readingMSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate Benjamin Roma as August’s Artist of the Month. Benjamin is from Seattle, WA.
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