What does it mean to be fierce? Dictionaries use words like aggressive,
competitive, determined, cutthroat, ferocious, intense, relentless, and
unstoppable to describe it. Many of these words can be used to describe
multiple sclerosis. But they can also paint a picture of the brave and bold MS
Warrior, who battles this dreaded chronic medical condition each day.
MS is fierce, but we
are fiercer.
The MS MonSter rages. He rears up and flexes his muscles. He
bares his teeth and curls his claws.
But the MS Warrior still stands strong. Even if he or she is
standing from a sitting position. The stance is clear. The MonSter won’t win.
People don’t die from MS. Not really. Sure, MS Warriors die,
like everyone else does. Maybe complications of multiple sclerosis contribute
to that. But the MS MonSter himself does not do us in. Let’s not give him that
much credit.
We are fierce. We are fearless. We are formidable. And we
are flat-out fed-up with feeling feeble. So we’re fighting, even if you can’t
see it. Even if we seem to be sidelined for a while. Our fists are still flying
fiercely.
Lately, folks have flung the word “fierce” about in another
way. Popular culture has it that being fierce can mean something like amazing, awesome,
beautiful, cool, fabulous, sassy, and sexy. Hey, if the fierceness fits, flaunt
it in the MS MonSter’s fiendish face.
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