is a caring community that is open to everyone - whether diagnosed or not. Period.
We are a haven for people with MS, people with neurological problems or simply an interest in MS to gather and share information, to share questions, and even sometimes celebrate the joys in our lives.
This is a community of strangers but also closest of friends, who understand what each of us are going through in a most intimate way. It is from this sharing that we fortify ourselves on this journey.
What we aren't is a community who will be torn apart by negativity - we deal with enough of that in our daily lives.
Words sometimes come back to bite us in a most unexpected way - I know that because I've recently done the same in a professional situation that I now have to resolve. I've read the words here that have caused some to be hurt, some to feel the need to defend, and others to simply wonder what is going on.
I hope that this community also is wise to move on and let the words fade.
We have so little time here and so much to accomplish; focusing on the negative takes away from those goals.
It is my hope that this finds all of you well, willing to take a deep breath, letting go of the words, and getting back to doing what we do best - supporting each and every one who comes to this forum.
Peace,
Lulu