In Chapter 2 of The Long Run Home, I share what it was like growing up as the daughter of a mother living with multiple sclerosis.

This chapter explores the impact my mom's MS had on our family, the emotions I struggled to process as a child, and some of the ways I coped while trying to make sense of a disease that was slowly changing the person I loved.

During this reading, I reflect on how chronic illness affects entire families—not just the person living with the diagnosis—and why sharing these stories continues to matter.

If you've ever loved someone through illness, loss, or circumstances you couldn't control, I hope this chapter reminds you that your experience matters too.

The Long Run Home is a memoir about running across America, building a nonprofit, living with purpose, and learning to take the first step before you feel ready.

Learn more about Ashley, her book, and her work at MS Run the US:ashleymschneider.commsruntheus.org

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