Hopes, dreams and stuff - Life with MS

Shortly after the MS Sessions, I attended the MEP Brain, Mind, Pain Interest Group at the European Parliament in February 2018 which worked around the topic of how the EU can #MakeWorkWork for young people with chronic conditions relating to disorders concerning the brain, mind and pain. It was destined to provide concise recommendations for high-level policy makers. I was fortunate to be able to participate with my fellow MS advocate and ESMP YPN Member Jacobo. I knew this is my direction – the path I needed to follow: Being a part of social change – a social movement – of ensuring a better quality of life for those facing the same struggles – for those living with multiple sclerosis. It was the start of my campaigning for difference; for social inclusion, for non-discrimination. I without consciously knowing grew into a patient and disability advocate. For my identity did change – I am no longer able-bodied; I may be a person with a disability but hell what determination do I