How My Spouse and Caregiver Views Myasthenia Gravis
Can you believe we’re in the last week of November? To close out National Family Caregivers Month, I thought…
Articles by Shawna Barnes
Seven Things I’m Thankful for This Holiday Season
How on earth is it the week of Thanksgiving already? It feels like we were just moving to Wisconsin, which…
Is ‘Inconclusive’ Good or Bad? That’s Yet to Be Determined
Inconclusive: one of the most annoying, aggravating, but reassuring words to anyone with complex health issues. Why reassuring? Because at…
The Help I Especially Love From My Caregiver and Spouse
I’d been home from the hospital after my first myasthenic crisis for about two weeks when my husband looked at…
Is It Trick or Treat? With Myasthenia Gravis, You Can’t Always Be Sure
There are days when I feel like every day is Halloween because of the way I must live my life…
Vulnerability Can Bring Acceptance When I Lean on Friends
“I haven’t showered in a week. Can you come over and hang out so I can safely take one?”…
When Sympathy for Others Comes Up Short, Think of the Intentions
“I wish I could stay home all day and take naps.” Does anyone else want to reach through your screen…
How to Cope With Stress When You Have Myasthenia Gravis
What do you do when life just gets to be too much? Too heavy? If you’re reading this, then I…
How to Decide Whether a Service Dog Is Right for You
“My pet Fido makes me feel so much better. Where can I get him a service dog vest?” You can’t.
I’m More Than the Labels That Come With Myasthenia Gravis
The caregiver. The parent. The big sister. The only child. The husband/wife/spouse. The honors student. The executive. The jock. The…