In the quirky, sassy voice that has made her popular on health websites and with the women of MS MOMS, the author recounts the experiences of her first five years with multiple sclerosis (MS). With a vitality unique in the often gloomy world of personal medical histories, she offers the best of her insights into life with MS in this compilation of essays on everything from fighting depression to being an effective parent. Combining humor with honesty, personal advice is offered on subjects such as being diagnosed with MS, battling cognitive difficulties, and staying optimistic.