I dont think its about money. Altho I admit she has alot of it. She can go sit in a comfy decked out bus and rest, but the point was that she also, with money or not is not immune to the stressors of this disease. Poverty or not, she has not been immune to the stressors of this disease.

I have a beautiful car in the driveway, do I get to drive it when I want? nope! I have a beautiful home, do I get to clean it the way I want it cleaned? nope! I have to have "good enough" clean or I hire out. I have wonderful friends, and I am an amazing cook, do I get to have them over and cook a great meal? nope! We either go out, or I cater. I have a closet full of quilts that are half done dating back 200 years, do I get to drag them out and work on them with my fancy electronic sewing machine or my fancy golden needles? nope! they sit. If they are going to be fixed I am going to require help. Most of the time I am counting the blessing of my DH who says "you look so tired. let me cook tonight." Bless Him!

its not about relating to folks who have money, dont have money, are in the spot light all day or who sit in the dark. It was about a woman who is capable of spreading the word about this awful disease that in so many looks invisible and we constantly get the "but you look so good!" speach. Im glad she is speaking out and letting others know that its not as pretty as it appears.

Yes, we all most likely knew that MS doesn't discriminate before the Romney's came into the spotlight. I agree that this isn't political. To me her story is personal and I relate to it well.

MS is an equal opportunity disease. It attacks whomever it pleases.....no matter what your status in society is. Even those who can afford the most thorough and optimal healthcare cannot get in front of this monster sometimes. It doesn't care if you live in a mansion or an apartment. Whether you have family support or are managing on your own. It doesn't see color or gender. It just doesn't care.

My hope is that we can all support each other no matter what the personal circumstances are.