Holding It Together at Home

MS doesn’t just hit the person diagnosed, it hits everyone around them.

My wife, my kids, they feel the ripple effects every single day. Some days I’m exhausted, drained, and fighting just to keep moving, and they see it.

They notice when I struggle to do things I used to take for granted.

It’s tough because I want to shield them from the worst of it. I want my kids to grow up seeing a dad who’s strong, not someone limited by illness. But I also know they need honesty, they need to see that life isn’t always perfect and that struggle doesn’t mean giving up.

There are mornings when my wife takes on extra, evenings where I can’t keep up with the chaos, and moments where I feel like I’m failing them. But there are also moments of connection that MS has intensified, quiet talks, shared laughter, holding each other through the rough days.

Being present as a parent and a partner doesn’t mean being perfect!

It means showing up, even when it’s messy.

It means demonstrating resilience, love, and commitment, even when life throws obstacles in our way.

That’s what my family deserves and it’s what keeps me pushing forward every day.

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