Life Stories
Real stories from people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
Every MS journey is unique. Through these personal stories, members of our community share their experiences, challenges, milestones, and hope.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or living with MS yourself, we hope these stories remind you that you’re not alone.
Support Tailored to Your Needs
Everyone’s experience with MS is different. That’s why we take the time to understand your circumstances and connect you with the information, services, and support that best meet your needs.
My MS Journey as a support person
2023 was the year our lives changed, we were preparing for our youngest daughters 21st, she said Mum, my eyes a bit blurry, I might get something from the chemist – I said, don’t muck around go to the doctor, off to the doctor she went, who then sent her straight to the eye clinic,…
Aaron’s HSCT Journey – Part 1
A personal account of treatment decisions, stem cell collection, and navigating HSCT in New Zealand. I was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in 2011. In September 2025, after five years of stability, I experienced a relapse that changed the direction of my treatment. What followed was a series of decisions, conversations, and rapid developments that…
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Aaron’s HSCT Journey – Part 2
A personal account of treatment decisions, stem cell collection, and navigating HSCT in New Zealand. I was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in 2011. In September 2025, after five years of stability, I experienced a relapse that changed the direction of my treatment. What followed was a series of decisions, conversations, and rapid developments that…
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