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My Multiple Sclerosis Story- Conor Devine

At the age of twenty eight, Conor Devine had a fantastic life by any measure. With a supportive f...
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14.37 14 Jan 2014


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My Multiple Sclerosis Story- C...

My Multiple Sclerosis Story- Conor Devine

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14.37 14 Jan 2014


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At the age of twenty eight, Conor Devine had a fantastic life by any measure. With a supportive family and a great career, he had just married Kate, the love of his life. The young couple honeymooned on the tropical island of Mauritius, but on the first day of their new life, disaster struck. Conor’s body came under attack by a mysterious virus, confining him to the hospital for the rest of his visit. Within a year, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The disease brought his world to a halt. How would he support his family? How would he carry out his life confined to a wheelchair? How could this happen to a healthy young man? He lived in a world filled with questions and void of any answers.

Using a three-point plan, he mapped out a framework to beat multiple sclerosis and begin living and dreaming once more. This inspiring account will motivate others to examine their own lives and see what improvements can be made when everything else seems hopeless. As the author admits, MS symptoms and severity vary widely from person to person. His story of recovery may be just as valid as the more severe sufferer who takes pride in being able to walk just a few steps every day. Ultimately, Attitude is Everything

 

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