NMOSD requires I have a strategy for conserving energy and resting

Last weekend, my older brother and I took a sibling getaway to Tampa, Florida, for his birthday, something we’d never done before. I was excited for the chance to connect with him, but with only three days, we had to be strategic about fitting in all of the activities. Due…

Sometimes I Leave My Kitchen Dirty, and Other NMO Confessions

I’ve been so exhausted before that I’ve said, “No one will know if I leave the kitchen looking like this.” Dirty dishes will be piled up in the sink, while clean dishes are still in the dishwasher. A sticky substance might appear on the counter, but thankfully the black marble…