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About Melanie Phillips

I’ve lived with multiple sclerosis (MS) for 20 years, and for most of that time, the disease didn’t have a significant impact on my daily life. However, everything changed in 2020. The past five years have been incredibly challenging, and by 2024, I found myself medically retired. My career as an investigator was both rewarding and stressful, but when I retired in my 40s, I knew it was time to pivot and find fulfillment in a new direction. Now, I co-facilitate my local MS support group, where I find great satisfaction in connecting with others who are also affected by MS. It has been a rewarding experience to offer support, share stories, and learn from those walking similar paths. I’m grateful for the chance to share my thoughts on living with MS, and I look forward to continuing this journey of growth, connection, and self-discovery.

Getting the Most from Support Groups

By |2025-06-09T09:12:59-07:00June 9th, 2025|Mindset, Personal Journey|

Support groups, especially when you’re first diagnosed, can be overwhelming and even frightening if the people around you aren’t in a place where they can offer hope or positivity. When you’re first diagnosed with this unpredictable illness, you want to connect with people who understand, but you also need some kind of light at the [...]

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