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" I understand how hard it is to talk to people about MS. You don't want pity or random advice. "
Teri Garr
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" With this disease it is so easy to throw in the towel, and that is the worst thing we can do. "
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" What's happening to me is I'm still happy and functioning, being able to listen to music, see good movies, read good books. What else is there that I can't, you know, I mean, I'm OK. "
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" Speaking out about multiple sclerosis to others who may be dealing with this disease is actually helpful to me as well as, I hope, to others. It builds community, helps bring awareness to MS, and strengthens the MS movement that will ultimately lead to the end of this disease. "
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