I just wanted to let you know, even though it sounds so cliche; you are not alone.
I am steeling myself for my 1st x-mas without anyone. I have lost not only my wife of 17 yrs but also wife #2, who had been with us 4 yrs. They left me in tandem along with all of my kids. I thought I could mention that considering the Utah reference on your page. ;)
Oh yeah, I'm broke too. If you figure out whether it gets any better, please let me know. I can be your online buddy for sure. I hope everything does get better for you. You will be in my thoughts. (((hug)))

Hi Steph!

You've come to the right place for support! I'm so sorry to hear of your bad luck. It seems like (to coin a tired phrase) when it rains, it pours! Sometimes we seem to get more than our share, but we manage to somehow muddle through.
I'm also on Avonex and if I can answer any questions about this med. for you, just give a holler. Welcome to this community! You will make wonderful, lasting friendships here and discover that you are not alone.

Prayers and hugs,

Michelle (Eloise)

Hey Steph...I miss you. You know I'm always here for you. You kind of disappeared on me. Is it time for some more of that "Tough Love" only I can give you? LOL...you know I care for you and hoe you're doing. Let me know how I can help. xoxox -Jen

YES!!!! this site has helped me soooo much sence my dx. last year and for me it has gotten better. not really my health or surondings but me. I have gotten better threw this experience and I hope you do too. Im glad your here.
april

I Feel for you. I am sure there is some help in the area like the MS society. i am sure you will get alot of support on DS. Don't give up I'm sure you will find what you are in need of.

I'm sure things will work out :)

Steph..I did not just call you a hoe. I meant to type HOPE.

Be nice feisty, heh,heh,heh

Stephanie, I'm a single mom with no family nearby and I was terrified when I was dxd 2 1/2 months ago. I have gotten a lot of support and hope here and at other MS support sites. You are definitely not alone. Write me anytime and check out my blog if you want to read the crazy head journey I've been on since diagnosis. http://lazyjulie.blogspot.com

There are plenty of people here that will be by your side. I'm one of them. Anytime!

Hi Steph, I am here for you. I have been dx'd with MS for almost 5 yrs now and I would love to be ur friend. I know about alone all my friends basically dumped me after my dx, but my hubby is sticking it out.
Many hugs and feel free to message me.
Just jog my memory on who u are LOL my memory is not what it used to be.
Morgaine

we're all here for you and we all care and like a friend said on here before you don't have to clean up your house to have a visit with us (smiles)

Hi Steph,
I'm here for you. I have no family near by. In fact I get no support from them at all. My friends all disappeared after my dx. But it does get better because I have found some very nice people here who are closer to me than my family. Hugs

I will play devils advocate here and be completely upfront with you...yes, you are alone and it probably won't get any easier anytime soon...but I will tell you what you do have...you are alive, you have your mind, your heart and a voice...
I implore you to use those things to survive and to grow...these things will pull you through...they will be your comfort, your network, your ability to thrive...
Help is here, it exists in this community to lift, guide and speak...most of all to speak innumerable truths that you most likely will not find elsewhere...
Today is a new day, yes, one that I know is scary, I have been there multiple times...but as one who has come through, life goes on and at the end of the day that is all that there is...
Live it.
xo, emmie

Steph

Be sure to talk to your doc about what you are going thru, and what you are feeling. antidepressants are often prescribed with avonex to counter possible depression or anxiety.

On the lighter side, you sure have a nice sunset photo on your profile!