Since starting my blog on July 17, 2017 with 3 fantastic supporters my husband, mother and mother in-law, I have had the opportunity to get to know so many incredible people all over the world. My goal for starting my blog was to raise the awareness about Multiple Sclerosis and I really wanted to help others battling Multiple Sclerosis and other chronic illnesses by offering support and endless encouragement. We all know that our daily lives are not easy with random symptoms that appear with and without warning, taking various medications, going to countless doctors’ appointments, being confronted with numerous challenges, being forced to accept innumerable changes to our lives daily, even hourly and so much more! It is never easy finding others that truly understand what our lives are like. By creating this blog, I have been able to learn from so many others that live with Multiple Sclerosis and other chronic illnesses affecting their daily life how they find the strength and courage to keep moving forward!
In our society today, I think it can be really difficult to be “different” from everyone else. I do not believe being different should be frowned upon, but it should we should all be proud of our differences no matter what they may be. Whether our illness is visible by the way we walk or talk, or invisible it can be challenging. Some people have been forced to leave their career as it became too much to handle. Some people have even been forced out of their career because people have lost their ability to have compassion and empathy for others. That just is not right to cause anyone unnecessary stress and shame!
I am so excited and honored to be able to share this with you! As I said when I started my blog in July 2017, I had 3 followers and that was great. Now 10 months later I am fortunate enough to have more than 800 amazing followers that I am able to get to know! The individuals I have met through this blog have been absolutely amazing! I would say that starting my blog was one of the best decisions I have ever made as it has brought me so much joy! The numerous extraordinary people I have been able to make strong connections and friendships with has been beyond incredible! All of us know what it is like to live with a chronic and incurable illness so we are able to offer support and encouragement to each other! Y’all have truly been a blessing in my life and I am thankful for each and every one of you!
I really want to thank all of you for continuing to follow my blog and making incredibly inspiring comments. Through the comments you make on my site and the communications we have on your own site, I feel like I have made so many lifelong friends! Let me just say once again, thank y’all for your support, encouragement, great advice and never judging my crazy moments, because I do tend to have them! I hope y’all are having a fantastic week and I hope y’all are feeling well! As always, I am sending y’all LOTS of love and comfort!
Always, Alyssa
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Yeheeey! You deserve it and more. Looking forward to thousands of followers in the future. 🙂
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Thank you! I am really enjoying this blog along with all the amazing people I have the chance to meet! I love meeting and learning from a variety of people from so many other countries. This has been so amazing!!!!
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Yes. Me too. I am enjoying the love that I’m getting from this community. 🙂
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I never knew how strong of a bond people could build blogging, but my goodness it is amazing!
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woohoo! YEA! so happy for you and very well deserved!
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Thank you so much!!! I am really enjoying meeting and getting to know SO many incredible people! This has been one of the most amazing and interesting things I have ever been able to do!! I appreciate all your support and kindness! I hope you have a wonderful day!!
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It is truly my pleasure!
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I really hope you have a great day!! Thank goodness it is almost Friday!!
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Congratulations beautiful!!
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Thank you sweetie! This blog has given me the chance to meet SO many amazing people! If it were not for this blog, I may not have been able to get to know you and that would be sad!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!!
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You’re so very welcome !! 💜 I agree with you , the blogging community is amazing!!! I hope you have a great day!! Happy Friday Eve! lol
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I never knew how amazing the blogging community was until I was part of it! I only wish I found this fabulous community sooner!!
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Yay, congratulations! This is awesome! You will have 1,000’s in no time.
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Thank you Alexis! It has been amazing meeting so many people and learning fantastic things from everyone! I hope you are having a fantastic day!!!
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I just got home from acupuncture and its sunny and 75 degrees. So I will have a very good afternoon. I hope you have a good day as well my friend. 😊
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That sounds just perfect! I hope you have a fabulous and comfortable afternoon!! Crazy question, does acupuncture hurt when it is being done?
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It doesn’t hurt. Sometimes it feels kind of intense. I have been going once a week for about 10 years. It really helps settle my system. I feel a lot more grounded emotionally with acupuncture. For acute injuries (like knees, wrists, etc) it works great for me. That being said, just like doctors I have been to a few that were terrible. I like it because they treat the root of the issues. Although patience is key when doing acupuncture.
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Thank you so much for sharing this! I had considered acupuncture, but I was scared. Hearing this makes me feel a little better!
Yes, doctors seem to be getting much worse and loss their sense of compassion and empathy! I wonder if it is their padded bank accounts that make them numb to everyone else’s pains!
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If you try acupuncture let me know. Have a good evening my friend. ❤️
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I definitely will let you know when and if I try it! I might still be a little scared, but not as much as I was before! I hope you have a great evening as well!!
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Congrats
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Thank you so very much!
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Congrats!!!!!!!!
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Thank you! I hope you are having a great day!!!
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Being embraced by the blogging community is such an amazing experience. Congratulations!!!
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Thank you so much and you could not be anymore right about that! It is a great feeling and I am just so glad to meet and get to know so many incredible people, yourself included of course:)!!!
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Congrats, love. Truly impressive. I think I started my blog around the same time but I still need to catch up with u.
Keep up the good work.
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Thank you sweetie! I am so grateful to be part of the blogging community and love getting to know so many amazing people! Girl, your blog is pretty amazing and I love that I get to follow it!
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Hugs, hugs, hugs.
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Right back at ya!!
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An accomplishment well deserved! You will reach higher heights because of your love for others and positivity!
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Thank you Christy! I really appreciate your continued support and encouragement!!
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Since starting your blog it’s amazing to see the encouragement and inspiration you’ve given so many people. I believe God gave you this challenge because he knows your heart and your desire to make a difference in the lives of those suffering daily with a chronic illness. Whether it’s MS or another chronic illness your attitude inspires so many. I’m impressed with your positive attitude and desire to never give up or let this illness get the best of you. As I read your blog I feel the passion in your words and a sense of determination that keeps me focused and hopeful. I thank you for all your information and beautiful spirit that keeps me motivated and positive. I’m proud of what you are doing not just for yourself but all the lives this blog you created helps. Great job and keep up the good work!! All my love, Mom……
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Thank you so much Mom! I absolutely love blogging and meeting SO many wonderful people! On a typical day to day, I never meet people as incredible as the ones on this blog, so I am so thankful for all of them. I appreciate your kind and encouraging comment! Love, Alyssa
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Congratulations on hitting a milestone of 800 followers, that is awesome. 🙂
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Thank you! I really do pour my heart into my posts and I am so glad it is showing to all my readers!
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That’s for certain. 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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You’re very welcome. 🙂
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I hope you have a great evening!
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You to my Dear, Thank you. 🙂
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Whoop congratulations:)
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Thank you so much! I am just so thankful if I am able to help even one person! It means a lot to me to be able to help others through difficult times!
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Congrats. Soon you will be a 1000
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Thank you! You are far too kind! I would love it if I could help that many people! It has been my ultimate goal since starting my blog to help as many people as I possibly could! I appreciate your continued support!!
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You are doing it and your audience will grow because of it.
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Thank you so much! I do really appreciate your support and encouragement!
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Congratulations on so many followers. So well deserved! 🙂 xxx
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Thank you so much! I have always wanted to help as many people as I possibly could! I have high goals and only hope to achieve this goal♡!
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Yay!
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It is pretty exciting because I have had the ability to meet so many people!!!
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Way to go! Thank you so much for spreading awareness about multiple sclerosis and your positive presence in this community! As a newbie blogger you have made me feel so welcomed here!
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Thank you so much! It has been a great experience trying to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis and being positive in our fabulous community! There are so many amazing people out there and I do feel privileged to be part of this! I am so happy to hear that I have been able to make you feel welcomed! And so thrilled to be able to get to know you!
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Congratulations! you’ve done amazing.
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate you saying that!
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800 + followers in such a short time, that is amazing!!!
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Thank you so much! It has been the best experience for me. I have enjoyed getting to know so many incredible people!
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Congrats Alyssa! You’ve put in a lot of work, and you ARE helping people!!!
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Thank you so much for saying that ♡! That is definitely my goal to help as many as I possibly can ♡
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