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.
Articles by Shawna Barnes
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…
Lessons My Dog Has Taught Me About Living a Peaceful Life
Did you know that Sept. 21 is the International Day of Peace? The United Nations established it in 1981, and…
How I’m Processing Grief With Myasthenia Gravis
Today I despise myasthenia gravis. I resent the eight years I had to fight for a diagnosis. I’m…
Here We Go Again: I’m Recording My Symptoms, Just in Case
It’s something I’ve always read about in my research on myasthenia gravis (MG). I’d always hoped it would never…
My Experience Working While Diagnosed With Myasthenia Gravis
When I first got out of the Army, I was unable to drive or take care of myself or…
This Is What Good Care Should Feel Like
On Aug. 8, I had an appointment with a new neurologist. I was apprehensive about it because he would be…
Striving for a Better Life by Safely Pushing Boundaries With Myasthenia Gravis
What do you do when after fighting for years you finally find a medical team that listens and a…
In Sickness and in Health, We Serve as Caregivers for Each Other
Last week my husband and I celebrated an anniversary on July 20. It wasn’t the anniversary of when we first…
What I’ve Noticed About Myself While Taking Prednisone for MG
Nobody said this life would be easy. We all endure storms we barely make it out of alive. Throw an…