Written with the help of 10-16 year olds who know what it is like to have a parent with MS and who share their experiences, worries and emotions about living with MS in their family. Available for download only.
Content includes:
Section 1: Your questions answered
- Commonly asked questions
- What is MS?
- How do you get MS?
- Will I get MS?
- What are the symptoms of MS?
- Mobility
- Tiredness
- Mood swings and stress
- Can you die from MS?
- What will happen with MS?
- Is there a cure for MS?
Section 2: MS affects me
- How MS might affect me
- Life might have to change
- Emotions
- I have extra responsibilities
- It changes our social life
- We have less money
- Why me? Why my family?
- Some tips for coping
- It’s not all bad – the positive side of MS
- The people who helped with this book
- Sources of information and support