Category Archives: Challenges

Thirteen Years

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Jamieson Wolf

It’s been thirteen years since my life changed. I can pinpoint it to the very day. Part of me can’t believe that I’ve lived with multiple sclerosis for this long. The journey with this disease can’t possibly gone on for … Continue reading →

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The Able Body and the Mountain Within

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Jamieson Wolf

When my journey with multiple sclerosis first began, I couldn’t wait to walk without a cane. After being bedridden for over a month, I willed myself to walk again through sheer will and stubbornness. I knew at the time that … Continue reading →

Posted in Balance, Canes, Challenges | Tagged Ableism, battle, Cane, Cerebral Palsy, Disability, exercise, health, hope, Internalized ableism, Journey, Mobility device, Multiple Sclerosis, Strength, walking, weakness | Leave a comment

A Personal Victory!

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Jamieson Wolf

I had a personal victory today. My body is at its worst in the mornings. For almost a year, I’ve been having issues getting dressed. My left leg is fine and I’m able to put it in my pantleg with … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Milestones, self esteem | Tagged Balance, exercise, fitness, flareup, health, movement, Multiple Sclerosis, Personal Victory, Spasms, victory, yoga | Leave a comment

A Journey of Ten Years

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Jamieson Wolf

It’s hard to believe that it’s already been ten years. I remember when I was first diagnosed. At the moment that the neurologist said those words, I thought my life was over. “I’m so sorry, you have relapse and remitting … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Milestones, Multiple Sclerosis | Tagged Becoming, Butterfly, Caterpillar, diagnosis, Growth, Happy Birthday, Max Shadow, ten years, Who I am | 1 Comment

Bodily Able – A Reflection

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Jamieson Wolf

I don’t often feel as if I live in an able-bodied world. I know that we do. There isn’t much that is made with people who are disabled in mind. Those who aren’t disabled don’t have to think about anything, … Continue reading →

Posted in bladder, Challenges, Disability, Walking | Tagged Able-bodied, Annoyances, bladder, Challenges, Differently Abled, Disabled, Island of Misfit Toys, Mountains, Overcome | Leave a comment

The Many Ways of Mavenclad

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Jamieson Wolf

It’s been a while since I posted anything on here. It’s hard to believe that a few months has gone by since my last post, however when I stop to think about it, it’s not that surprising. I’ve been dealing … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Disability, Doctors, Mavenclad | Tagged Advocate, Assistance, Doctor Fail, Heatlh, Mavenclad, Medical, Medical Failure, Treatment | Leave a comment

The Challenges I Overcome

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Jamieson Wolf

I was asked to give a talk to the people I work with to celebrate the International Day of Person’s with Disabilities. These are the notes that I wrote. I planned to read them out loud, but ended up just … Continue reading →

Posted in Autoimmune Deficiency Disease, Challenges, Falling, fatigue, Lesions, self esteem, Small Victories, Spasms, Speech, Symptoms, Writing | Tagged Challenges, Depression, exercise, flat mountains, Grateful, international persons with disabilities day, Overcome, Painting, Small Joys, Talking, Typing, walking, Writing | Leave a comment