Uncomfortably Numb 2

""This follow-up to O'Brien's memoir, Uncomfortably Numb (2020), follows several multiple sclerosis patients and experts on their emotional journeys. Many of the people presented here have faced similar challenges with aspects of their illness, from dealing with insurance and prescription drug cost issues to other people's judgement of using the American with Disabilities Act when their symptoms aren't visible to others. A project that many will find relatable."" -KIRKUS REVIEWS ""This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to fully understand the journey of MS from the perspective of those living with the disease. Whether you are newly diagnosed, a loved one, or simply curious, you will find valuable insights and support in these pages. You are not alone. Together, we are stronger than MS."" -Tim Coetzee, PhD, president and CEO of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in the United States ""Uncomfortably Numb 2 is a must-read for everyone living with multiple sclerosis-from the newly diagnosed to those who have lived with the disease for years, as well as people eager to learn more about MS. This captivating book will educate, motivate and inspire all who read it."" -Dan and Jennifer Digmann, ACoupleTakesOnMS ""Meredith beautifully balances information with vulnerability! This book would have been an amazing resource for me when I was diagnosed. While my diagnosis story and experience is quite different I still found this book so helpful in processing my own MS journey."" -Jodi Dwyer, MS, MSW, LICSW, Activist ""A must-read for anyone facing the complex challenge of battling an illness and dealing with family dynamics, health insurance bureaucracy, workplace/disability accommodations, and everything else most take for granted. Meredith strikes a balance between personal resilience and leaning on others, covering topics ranging from when to disclose a diagnosis to battling 'what if' questions about the future."" -Brandon Beaber, M.D., neurologist and author of Resilience in the Face of Multiple Sclerosis