Those that say stupid things like that, I have a few of those friends and family members, I want to take a stapler and staple their big toe and tell them to will it a way. Maybe they can wish an infected splinter away too. Not going to happen.

I think, some people talk from their mouth, before thinking with their brains.

I think this man has mostly eye problems and when he has a relapse, it makes walking difficult. Then he returns to near normal. I wish him well, but I don't think he willed it away. Exercise can help with muscles and balance, but not if there is too much damage. JMO

I wasnt exactly posting the link because I thought it was inspirational. Because, really, it isnt. He's a guy who's run a bunch of marathons, who just happens to also have MS.

I was only posting it because I thought other people might want to read it.

I wasn't inspired by it, just simply reminded that we do have some power to effect change no matter how large or small. Even if that change is a slight shift in perspective even for an hour, or 30 seconds. As someone with depression and mobility challenges, some days that is all there is.

Thanks for posting, Erin. I like anything that gets us thinking and posting.

More please..

My sister sent me an "inspirational" video, a guy with no arms and no legs speaking at a school, living his life. Does MS make look so handicapped to her? She forgot (I think) she sent it, a year later sent it again. She's really, really nice but I guess I'm not cause she p*$$3$ me off. Oh well, she means well, but it ends up depressing me!

I was just thinking about how my frame of mind influences my take on a story (not just this one, but ANY story). Depending on my given mood, I might think "Interesting story", "Wow, that's inspiring!" or "Thanks for reminding me I'm a loser". And that's just stories I catch on the news or somebody here shares, never mind when a "helpful" friend passes one along!