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[Chenne]

My name is Chenne and I've been living with MS for over 20 years. Not only do I have MS but I am a Lupus/MS....This has been a very long journey for me. I however am holistic, vegan, I try to live a Hindu lifestyle as well as being an artist. That is how MS lead me in order to heal me because I for a long time was very angry.

[Royjr]

Hello!!!

[Chenne in reply to Royjr]

Hello and thank you for the welcome

[kdali]

Chenne Hi! I'm Kristi, are you new here? If so, welcome! I'd love to see your art!

[Chenne in reply to kdali]

thank you for the welcome and yes I am new to this site. The MSAA has featured several of my pieces on their art site

[jimeka]

Hi Chenne, welcome, as kdali said, it would be nice for you to post your art work, there are some good artists on here. I can't even draw or colour as well as my 3 year old grandson. Just very interested in knowing, do you think being a vegan is helping the ms? Nice to meet you, blessings Jimeka 🦋 🌈

[erash]

Chenne What a beautiful picture and you sound like a very beautiful person to I. Please share some of your artwork. Welcome to our happy little chat room! 😊

[Morllyn]

Hi Chenne , glad to meet you. We are all sorry that you have any chronic disease but we are glad that you found us. While you are here we hope that you share your story, your fears, your frustrations and your wisdom with us.

[Fancy1959 in reply to Morllyn]

Great post Morllyn! I love it! Fancy1959.

[Fancy1959]

Hello back at yoy Chenne, it's Fancy1959! What a beautiful name and a beautiful picture you have. Welcome to our extended family. I'm a safe place to come to voice concern, ask questions, or simply speak to people that truly understand what you are going. This chat room is full of some of the most caring, kindest, and most compassionate people I have met.

The more you interact with us quicker we can get to know each other. I too have had Ms for about 20 years what was undiagnosed until about 4 years ago. Remember we have much to learn from each other and as always we are stronger together! Until we speak again please take care. 🤗

[Iona60]

Hi Chenne and welcome! erash and I and several others in the chat room are also artists.

[Eleyne92]

Hi, Chenne and welcome.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

Hi and welcome to our MSAA Community Chenne Hate the reason, but so glad your here😊 I really can't say more than what's been said, but ^5 on the anger part. I'm only 2yrs since dx and I still get angry about it.😄

But you always know you have friends here and it's a good place to vent.😊

Jes 🌠

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[WAshingtongirl]

Welcome, Chenne , we're happy you're here, but sorry it's because you have MS. Like you, I've had MS for decades, but 3 weeks ago I was diagnosed with Lupus. I may be asking you some questions about the MS/Lupus overlap. 😉

Please post your artwork so we all can see it. We love it when others here share their pics of paintings, gardens, knitting, quilts, etc. You'll have to start a new post, though. No one here has figured out how to attach a photo to an existing one.

Welcome! 💕

[Bamfan1442]

Hello and welcome Chenne ! This chat room has kept me sane and feeling supported and understood without judgement. I am alone in this battle, and all the folks here have offered many kind words and encouragement. Hoping you find this forum as beneficial as I have, and that you feel comfortable to share and ask here!

[johnMSAA Partner]

I know you are certainly not new to MSAA, Chenne , but welcome to our online Community! As you've already seen, this is such a great and open forum which I hope you visit often.

And yes, we do remember your nice artwork submitted to our MS Art Showcase in the past! It is still featured on our website in the 2016 Art Showcase pages...I can post a link to it on this thread with your permission (since it does include some personal information in your bio), just let me know

- John, MSAA

[gatorman15]

Welcome Chenne. Looking forward to seeing your artwork and having you in on this wonderful group.

[Amore55 in reply to gatorman15]

Chenne welcome to our wonderful family! I think you will enjoy the posts and sharing that happens here. Please stay in touch. Kelly

[CalfeeChick CommunityAmbassador]

Hello and welcome! My other name is Lynn and I look forward to getting to know you.

[greaterexp]

Chenne, I wish our group had no reason to grow, but we have a wonderful group of caring and supportive people here who will soon become your friends.

We look forward to getting to know you better and to see your art work. Welcome!

[mrsmike]

Hi Chenne, welcome to the group!