Author: Daana Townsend

Join us for Part 1 of Chapter 4 of our latest intimacy series. Intimacy is about closeness and connection — not just human connection. The closeness we have with our pets is special– especially when you have a chronic illness. Today we chat with Jenna Green about her dog, Dixie.

Check out Jenna’s blog at http://fullofgritandgrace.com. Find her on Instagram and Twitter @thejennagreen. 

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Spirituality and intimacy? We are joined, this week by fellow MSer, Keesha (Kiki) Charles for a discussion of spiritual intimacy. How does spirituality impact life with chronic illness, MS in particular?

Find Keesha (Kiki) on Instagram @kikicharles.

You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube.

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Peace.

When a person is diagnosed with MS, the entire family is diagnosed with MS. In Chapter 2 of our latest intimacy series, we focus on connection and families. We are joined by two amazing MS care partners — Becca Agauas & Courtney Townsend.

Becca’s mother, Faith has MS, and she shares her reflections on the importance of communication. Find Becca on Instagram @youkeepmesmyelin.

Courtney is Daana’s sister. She shares her reflections on the importance of patience. ** Courtney’s story begins at approximately 20 minutes. You can find Courtney on Instagram @i_am_courtneyclare.

You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube.

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Your support helps us offset the cost of maintaining our website, paying for our remote recording technology, music, podcast & merchandise production, and more.

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Peace.

We’re embarking on another intimacy series, but it’s not what you think. We know that intimacy is much more than physical or romantic, even. In this series, we focus on connection and the many different ways that intimacy is fostered #becausems. Today we’re joined by Lydia Guillory and Cathy Chester. They share their very different stories about how connection, vulnerability, and MS have collided and influenced their respective marriages.

Find Lydia on Instagram @love.laugh.lydia, and her website http://lovelaughlydia.com.

Find Cathy on Instagram @thecathychester, Twitter @cathyches, and her blog at http://anempoweredspirit.com.

** Cathy’s story begins at approximately 29:15. 

You can find us on the web at http://myelinandmelanin.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @myelinmelanin. You can also subscribe to us on YouTube.

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Peace.