It’s one thing to not be included in social activities, but the perceived intention shifts for people who are living with visible or invisible disabilities.

Questions like, “How much did my disability play into me being excluded?” or “Do my friends really not like having me around?” quickly create a sense of doubt and self-worth.

We know. We’ve both been there.

Join us for this episode of “A Couple Takes on MS,” as we delve into the crucial topic of inclusion and shine a spotlight on the significance of embracing individuals with both visible and invisible disabilities.

Throughout the episode, we explore the challenges we’ve faced and get real about the often-overlooked struggles we’ve dealt with in living with disabilities that are seen and unseen.

Here are the links to the articles we discussed:

• Sure, I Have MS. But What About Me? – A deeply personal essay by Jennifer about feeling left out potentially because of her wheelchair that appeared on multiplesclereosis.net.

• Inclusive retail: Target sees me and my disability – Jennifer’s essay about the Santa in a wheelchair and why inclusion and representation of people with disabilities always matters.

• Why Is Inclusion Important in Multiple Sclerosis? ­– Informative essay by Annette Okai, MD, from MS Focus Magazine