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Members rallied around someone with MS whose husband told her she has no rights over finances since she doesn't work, with the community... Read more

Members rallied around someone with MS whose husband told her she has no rights over finances since she doesn't work, with the community firmly and lovingly pushing back on the idea that she is a burden. Several members suggested practical resources including the National MS Society grants, dialing 211 for free counseling referrals, community health centers, and exploring work-from-home or certification options like yoga and meditation. A recurring theme was that her contributions as a spouse and caregiver are real and valid, and that she deserves support, advocacy, and allies both inside and outside her marriage.