Abby,

During the four years I've battled MG and SPS, I have never had a stranger ask what is my problem but I do get alot of stares. I have to walk with a walker and my husband stays close by even to the point that when I am in public and need to go to the restroom he has to help with the restroom door and stands outside the restroom waiting for me. I'm sure people think it's pretty strange for a man to hang out at the ladies restroom but all he cares about is my safety. He's been a blessing throughout this ordeal.

I know most people probably think I've had a stroke and I am amazed how nice people are to hold doors for me or let me go first through a doorway. I never realized how kind people can be until this happened.

Should someone ask I would just say that I have two rare autoimmune illnesses and leave it at that. It's very hard to explain what is or has happened to your body. I truly don't understand it all.

Southern Bell