Nature or nurture? I've always wondered how my MS has impacted my family and my children in particular. In this episode, I interview our youngest son Matthew who has never known me without this damn disease as I was diagnosed shortly after he was born. He is one of the most empathetic, caring and responsible young men I have ever known. I would like to believe that he was born with all those traits but our conversation makes it clear that me having an illness kind of forced him to grow up more independently while he also had to be aware of my daily challenges, helping when and where he could. Matt admits in this podcast that he has taken on the role of caretaker in all his friendships and relationships too while acknowledging that he doesn't mind being in that role. I am beyond proud of the sweet, empathetic man he has become and thankful to MS for helping Matt see how important it is to help those less fortunate than himself.