On a day where everything is a struggle
A day where a simple task was hard to do
A day when going outside filled me with dread
Come on lady move those bones
I summoned determination and knew I needed to try
Made it to the shop I searched out an assistant
Something told me I needed to tell her I had MS
She reassured me and helped, so I could take my time
It’s hard for many people we see, we expect them to know about MS and me
I have to try and be open not shrug when people offer to help
But I know many who struggle or recoil when asked, just too proud
Acknowledgement is often the last hurdle to get past
In this world of invisible struggle and no obvious signs
Asking is not a weakness so don’t wait for rainy days
Ask for that help, a little goes a long way
If not, your tomorrows will only get harder
Llewellyn-McKenzie Communications 2019 (c)
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