Hi everyone, I’m new here. I was diagnosed with RRMS in 2021 and have been on Ocrevus ever since. In many ways, MS has made me see life differently. I’ve been able to spend much more time with my kids, I volunteer when I can, and I genuinely feel like it’s made me a better person. I try to focus on the positives. But at the same time, I can’t help feeling like this illness has taken so much from me. Within five years I had to give up work. Thankfully I had income protection, and I know I’m very fortunate to have had that. But work wasn’t just a job—it was where my friends were, it gave me purpose, and it was a huge part of who I was. I’ve tried to build a new life and meet new people through volunteering, but I struggle to make those deeper connections now. My family are amazing, but it’s not quite the same as having friends or colleagues to chat to every day. I know I can’t go back to work, but I really miss that daily human interaction. Has anyone else found this to be one of the hardest parts of living with MS? How did you rebuild your social life?