{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60a3e6a66196e1001b058999/60abb7cf72ea24001280481b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Letter to my newly diagnosed self","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60a3e6a66196e1001b058999/1622196313408-411438e9cacb6cd66545f9bd88598f31.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode Seamus likens his journey with MS to a battle, and explores his resolve in managing the challenges that arise for him on an often-daily basis.&nbsp;He speaks of the impact of MS on his worth as a person, and as a father.&nbsp;He reveals what supports him to keep going ,&nbsp;and the lessons he has learned in the 16 years since diagnosis.&nbsp;&nbsp;He shares how his connection with himself through art and poetry has also been a platform from which he can reach out and connect with other people living with MS, sharing his experiences and learnings.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Note to listeners- there are references to the losses that living with MS can bring.</p><p><br></p><p>Contact the Western Regional Office: </p><p>Phone: 091 768630</p><p>E-Mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:western@ms-society.ie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">western@ms-society.ie</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.ms-society.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.ms-society.ie/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/MSIRELAND/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/MSIRELAND/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/MultipleSclerosisIreland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/MultipleSclerosisIreland/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/multiple_sclerosis_ireland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/multiple_sclerosis_ireland</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to Zbigniew Zborowski for the music.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Thomas McCarthy"}