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Huntington Park, CA

I’m going to be 40 years next and now I’m going to be depressed since I let life pass me by and now I’m going to a little more dead inside since no one listens to me.

July 28
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Members rallied around someone feeling sad and isolated as they approached their 40th birthday, with many offering heartfelt reassurance that... Read more

Members rallied around someone feeling sad and isolated as they approached their 40th birthday, with many offering heartfelt reassurance that they are heard and not alone. Several members shared their own experiences with grief, depression, and the emotional weight of living with MS, while encouraging the person to allow themselves to feel those emotions without staying stuck in them. A recurring theme was hope and resilience, with many reminding the community that it is never too late to start living and that turning to faith, community, and small acts of self-care can help.

A MyMSTeam Member

Now is the time to start living then. Use MS as an excuse to go out of your comfort zone. Try not to let it limit your experiences. You got this @A MyMSTeam Member 🙏❤️

July 28
A MyMSTeam Member

Keep trying I say too :)

July 29
A MyMSTeam Member

Don't worry Barb. It's their fault for not keeping track. 😉🤘🙏❤️

July 28
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member try to surround yourself with new people who will listen. You are important and deserve more . It’s never too late to do things . What better day than your birthday! You should do something special for yourself even the littlest thing. Please keep us posted because I would love to hear from you again! 🙏🧡

July 28
A MyMSTeam Member

I am so sorry you are feeling this way :( I'm 41 and life now feels so unreal and hope i am able to do the things i want to do. I know you can too. We are here to listen !

July 28

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