We are a charity and rely on donations

Charity Number: 1117194 (England and Wales)

Registered Company: 06000961

Registered address:
Shift.ms, Platform, New Station Street, LS1 4JB, United Kingdom

London office:
Shift.ms, Somerset House, Strand, West Goods Entrance, London WC2R 1LA, United Kingdom

©2024 Shift.ms

@jamie8042 

Last reply

jamie8042

Marathon Running

Hi I.have a story to tell please bear with me. Around May I met a girl who took my breath away she is amazing in so many ways and we fell in love. Fast Forward to December and the girl I met decided that due to her MS she feels she needs a break for tue relationships she has felt really bad and just been wanting to sleep. She explained that although she thinks Iam amazing and treated her right she needs some me time. My girl was diagnosed with RRMS in march of last year. I was really quite upset by it. So I decided that I need to do something for her. I can't help with the MS directly, If I was able toake her pain go away believe me o would! So I have decided that on the 30th of May this year I will raise money for MS society by running the Edinburgh marathon. I love my girl soo much and want to do what I can. I would like some advice or general chat from people with MS to give me an understanding of the condition and how I can support my girl going forward. Ifoyu would like to help with fundraising I do have a Web site and txt number to donate toward my challenge Thanks and love Jamie
6
@Stumbler
@Stumbler
 

@jamie8042 , you're doing your best for her, by finding out about this condition so you can try and understand what she's having to deal with. The following topic describes all the symptoms that we may have in a way which is more understandable :- https://shift.ms/topic/describing-your-ms-symptoms/ The other thing, is that we have to try to accept our diagnosis, which will allow us to move on. The journey from diagnosis to acceptance is a rollercoaster ride which passes through some defined emotional phases:- 1. Shock and Denial 2. Pain and Guilt 3. Anger and Bargaining 4. Depression, reflection, loneliness 5. The upward turn 6. Reconstruction and working through 7. Acceptance and hope. It's not a direct ride either, as we can double-back on ourselves. But the journey can take a year or more. It's not unusual for us to feel sorry for ourselves, asking our partner to leave us. Understand her situation. She is looking forward to the future and not seeing a clear vision. Just be there for her when she needs you, but also allow her to have her space, while she sorts out all these emotions. It's very commendable that you have joined here on her behalf. Please do ask any questions that come to mind. The MS Trust produces a set of publications which cover all aspects of MS. You may find these useful :- http://www.mstrust.org.uk/publications/publications-for-people-with-ms.jsp Be careful of consulting "Doctor Google" and stick to creditable information sources, e.g. the MS Society and the MS Trust. :wink:

@jamie8042
@jamie8042
 

thanks for the response to my question i really want to understand and help her as best i can i went on to another forum, it was mentioned that i should walk away from her etc i cant walk away i lover her too much jamie text LHJC99 (amount £1,£2,£3 etc) to 70070 this will donate to MS society and also support my marathon challenge go to Justgiving.com/RUN4LH