Author: ShannonG|MSnubutterflies

Coffee loving, DIY fanatic, Mother of two that just happens to be living with MS. MS Advocate and Blogger sharing my experiences in hopes it helps others.

MS Cognitive Dysfunction and what that means in my life

July 23, 2020

MS comes with a slew of symptoms. I wouldn’t even try to list all of them because well there’s just too many. And I don’t have the brainpower for that.   I will say that a lot of these symptoms are invisible. Meaning you can’t see them. Which often leaves people doubting us.  Cognitive dysfunction is … More MS Cognitive Dysfunction and what that means in my life

Slow Cooker Dahl

September 5, 2019

This is a great recipe for those high fatigue or pain days. Not much preparation needed. Ingredients: 2 cups lentils washed and drained 1 onion chopped 4 cloves of garlic diced 1 jalapeno diced 1 sweet potato or butternut squash cubed 1 tbsp coconut oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp turmeric 1 tbsp … More Slow Cooker Dahl

5 Things You Should Ask Yourself Before You Speak

October 18, 2018

I think growing up with a disabled mom gave me an understanding of how hurtful judging others for their differences can be. Living with multiple sclerosis and coping with the progression of the disease has made me even more aware of this. A recent personal experience brought forth the emotions this kind of judgment puts … More 5 Things You Should Ask Yourself Before You Speak

Missing My Maxi

August 15, 2018

Last Monday I had to say bye to my Maxi forever. It has been a trying week. I wasn’t prepared for the flood of emotions his death has brought on. I’ve always been one to bounce back or be able to carry on in the worst of situations. I’ve never been depressed and these overwhelming … More Missing My Maxi