Living with MS

Posted on March 15, 2011 by laina

I talk to so many Fellow MS’ers everyday and I listen to what each has to say. Life with Multiple Sclerosis is a Day to Day battle. Some days may be better then others but even on those days we have pain and still carry Guilt and Depression everyday.

We carry our own guilty feeling and battle our own depression every hour of every day, but we also carry the guilt and depression brought on by our loved ones. There are some that have very understanding loved ones, but even they will slip at some time with a comment or two. Here are some of the most major MISCONCEPTIONS and random quotes from some of the people I have talked to and I have faced myself. I want to add some clarity to those misconceptions. read more

Multiple Sclerosis: Helping Loved Ones Cope With Depression (everydayhealth.com)
How Caregivers Can Help During an MS Flare-Up (everydayhealth.com)
Carnival of MS Bloggers #83 (brassandivory.org)

National Multiple Sclerosis Week

Posted on March 13, 2011 by laina

This week is National MS Week. In efforts to promote awareness for the disease I am rolling out an initiative called, The MS Project. It includes a book, a website, and iPhone app. Profits from the book and iPhone app go to MS and the website is a community for people whose lives cross with MS.

The MS Project is a collection of things created to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. Consisting of a book, a website, apparel, and an iPhone app these elements work together to bring more attention to the disease, teach people, and create a strong community.

The book – scheduled for release on March 14^th, 2011 is a collection of stories written by people afflicted by Multiple Sclerosis, or who have loved ones afflicted. This book is meant to be informational regarding the disease as experienced by real people and to showcase the amazing strength people find when facing adversity.

The iPhone app – is a tool to create awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. Connected to The MS Project website the app will include a feed from the blog to provide access to the MS community and a wealth of knowledge. The app is schedule for release March 14^th, 2011.

The website – is a social networking site where people passionate about raising awareness for the disease can become members and get to know one another. The goal is to create a community to provide support, awareness, and motivation to people within and outside the community. You can currently access the website at http://www.themsproject.com.

The MS Project, the book, is now available for – purchase at The MS Project website or Amazon.

The MS Project is almost here

Posted on February 24, 2011 by laina

The MS Project

The MS Project, the book, is now available for pre- purchase at 25% off at The MS Project website or Amazon.

About Laina Turner-Molaski:

Laina Turner-Molaski, is a businesswoman, mom, author, professor and consultant.

“The MS Project” is her fourth book. Human Resource and Retail Management Specializations in the School of Undergraduate Studies. Dr. Turner-Molaski is also an author of both fiction and non-fiction and a business consultant.

Strength from within – meet Marc Lerner

Posted on February 16, 2011 by laina

Marc Lerner was diagnosed with MS on May 15th 1981. Instead of taking a back seat to the disease Marc said “this has been an amazing challenge and a journey of self-discovery.” He wrote a book, A Healthy Way to be Sick, to share how he learned to cope with a chronic illness. Marc said “I found that, no matter what the challenge we face, the key to consciously deal with it is found in The Wisdom of the Body. I have found that the natural reaction of a person in a struggle is to look outside for the solution. By developing one’s inner wisdom, you can consciously participate as a partner with your doctor.”

Marc has an inner strength we can all learn from. It is hard to face any challenge life throws in our path without wanting to run toward finding that easy solution. But really when it comes down to it we must be strong. Stay strong and fight to overcome any challenge.

For National MS Week 2010, Marc was featured in his local paper,
AnnArbor.com on 3-17-10.

Marc also gives tele-seminars for the chronically ill and disabled to teach
them four main life skills; positive self-image, self-trust,
freedom from negative thinking, connecting to The Wisdom of
the Body. marc says “In my seminars, I am often told by the
participants that these are the skills that everyone
needs—not just those in a health crisis. In 1982, I
founded Life Skills Institute and continue to serve as its
president. Please go to A Healthy Way to be Sick to
review my e-book, which was endorsed by Bernie Siegel. Go to
Life SKills Inc to view the rest of my work.”

Thanks Marc for being a positive role model and such an advocate for Multiple Sclerosis.
Laina

The MS Project

Posted on January 25, 2011 by laina

Raising awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. That is what The MS Project is, does, and stands for. If you keep up with my blog you will know that I am working on a book which is a compilation of stories by people who have MS or who have a loved one with MS. First, I have to say this has been an amazing project to work on. I have met some many great and courageous people who have submitted their stories and shared with me and I truly appreciate it. However, I have to admit the putting together of all the stories has taken me a lot longer than planned. My deadline to get this done and to the printer is Monday and I am not even close to having it ready. Why? Not just because of my typical procrastination but rather this has been so incredibly difficult. I can’t sit down to edit without crying at least once. Not because the stories are so sad but because they are so strong and full of hope.While it has been tough I am so thrilled that I have this great honor.

Thank you everyone!

Laina

Multiple Sclerosis Resources (everydayhealth.com)
Women with MS more likely to have MS-related gene than men (physorg.com)

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