My name is Samantha, and if we were having this conversation in person, we’d probably be sitting on a stool at a local bar enjoying a beer — or giving hugs at a powerlifting meet.
On the outside looking in, I might seem like a regular girl. I’m a competitive powerlifter, a referee, and an adventure junkie. I’m also a writer, dreamer, and certified lover girl.
And I live with multiple sclerosis.
Learning to Live Boldly with MS
I was diagnosed in 2020, and life has been a crazy but beautiful adventure ever since. Like most people who live with chronic illness, I have good days and bad days.
Since my diagnosis, I’ve been divorced, faced some of the loneliest seasons of my life, and also experienced some of the most incredible adventures and best days I could imagine.
I’m a theme park junkie, fantasy novel nerd, aspiring author, and chronic illness spoonie. I believe in creating your own happiness and living your best life despite the cards you’ve been dealt.
What You’ll Find Here
On this blog, you’ll find reflections and musings about living an adventurous life with chronic illness, as well as some of my creative works — poetry, short stories, and more.
I’m writing this for people who live with both chronic illness and a chronic need for adventure. I want you to know that you are not alone.
Even when life feels unfair, we can still find happiness, purpose, and peace.
xo,
Samantha Jo
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