Managing My MS Flares With CBD

Managing My MS Flares With CBD

Really, it should not come as a shock to anyone that lives with MS to hear that the week my book, Segway Into My New Life: A Story of Diagnosis, finally came out on Amazon – my MS decided to throw a temper tantrum and go into a flare. BUT – thanks to my...
Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: Continuing To Feel Stronger Every Day

Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: Continuing To Feel Stronger Every Day

Have you been looking for me?   I didn’t mean to disappear.  I didn’t mean to go MIA. I didn’t mean to go silent and stop sharing my story.  In my defense, I didn’t REALLY AND COMPLETELY shut-up. I have continued to document my MMJ adventures over on my Instagram...
Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: Neurons are Firing and I am Feeling Things…

Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: Neurons are Firing and I am Feeling Things…

Last night I felt the most wonderfully annoying thing!  As I climbed into bed and struggled to stake my claim in the ever-changing game of bed-real estate we play with the dogs each night I noticed SOMETHING.  Or more accurately, I FELT something.   I FELT the...
Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: My Medication Journey

Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: My Medication Journey

This is what I want the world to know: I use marijuana….all day….EVERY day.  I am a 47-year-old, disabled, divorced, soon to be re-married mom of three “almost adults” living with a chronic illness and cannabis has given me my life back!!!   I was...
I Used Cannabis Daily for My Chronic Pain For the Past Year – This is What Happened

I Used Cannabis Daily for My Chronic Pain For the Past Year – This is What Happened

One year ago, having weaned myself off of all the prescription drugs that I had been taking for the chronic pain that hijacked my life, I set out to learn about cannabis, and try and find some relief.  In my very first post, I asked the question…   “Can...
Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: Why Was I So Scared to Try Cannabis?

Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: Why Was I So Scared to Try Cannabis?

I am nearing my one year anniversary…of my first experience with using cannabis to help with the chronic pain that comes with my MS.  As I look back over the past year, and I recall just how intimidated I was at the start of this journey, I’m feeling proud of what I...