Christine is an MS warrior from Alabama that started her journey at a very young age when she experienced vision issues multiple times and zaps up and down her spine that went undiagnosed for years until her diagnosis in 2009. In the time leading up to her diagnosis Christine explains how she had a life filled with traumatic episodes to her mind and body and how they lead up to her chronic disease. We have a great discussion about the mental health part of the journey and how she ignored her symptoms growing up in the 80's with the "you're ok" mentality. In 2009 Christine was at an ophthalmologist appointment and was told she had optic neuritis and she wanted her to see a neurologist because he said it looked like MS. At that point Christine said she immediately said hell no I'm not going in any wheelchair. We talk about how she accepted her disease and educated herself as much as she possibly could. Christine talks about how she adjusted to her new life with MS and how she started doing a lot of grieve work and trauma work. We also have an incredible discussion about community and how important it is to our mental health. Christine talks about how MS is a monster and she is the monster slayer. Christine has an amazing attitude with how she attacks her MS and also with how she just will never quit. Follow Christine sharing her journey on TikTok @TheTraumaLady Instagram @TheTraumaLady. Thank you so much for sharing your journey Christine.

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