I have DM and this group has given me a place to turn when things get rough. Everyone on this site has a story to tell and they will share their experiences with all. We have cried and laughed together, shared pictures of our pets and families, and given a lot of encouragement to each other.
Encouragement
Author: Jerry Williams
Jerry Williams, the Founder and President of MSU, was diagnosed with Polymyositis in 2003 at the age of 27. Since his diagnosis, Jerry has made it his mission to help others living with the rare disease, Myositis. To this effort, Jerry is involved in many different aspects such as education, writing, helping support and answer questions from patients and caregivers, social networking and website development, and much more. (NOTE: Some things are posted under Jerry Williams but he is not the true author. This is because he manages the website.)
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A lifeline in my darkest days
Jerry Williams,
I am a terribly private person, who is not very good at expressing myself, so social media is not...
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Hope
Jerry Williams,
Hope when hope was lost, laughter when there were only tears, company when no one is in the room...
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One place where I find motivation
Jerry Williams,
There are times when I get up and just need a pick me up from life dealing with DM...
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Painting
Jerry Williams,
This group is like a Normal Rockwell painting, a wonderful family where all are welcome and loved.
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True inspiration
Jerry Williams,
This group has helped me thru some dark days.. The people care not only about themselves but everyone else....
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Love and support
Jerry Williams,
This group is my go to place. I go here when I’m happy or when I’m sad. I go...
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Learning through shared experiences
Jerry Williams,
I have spent many sleepless nights recognizing the commonality we have in such a diversified world of our disease....
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Understanding
Jerry Williams,
I love this group because no one can understand what we are going through except us. When we write...