Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni Falling in Love with Multiple Sclerosis (most personal story I've ever shared online)
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Nov 14, 2023 The speaker shares their personal experience with their partner who has multiple sclerosis, discussing the challenges of the disease and their unconditional love. They reflect on the impact of multiple sclerosis and express gratitude for their partner's support. The speaker also discusses the motivation for sharing personal stories and the hope of connecting with others who have similar experiences.
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Choosing Love Despite An MS Diagnosis
- Fabio fell in love with Aloha after she was already diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, choosing her personality and creativity over the disease.
- He met her in 2013 when he was 26 and she 29, and describes her drawings, humor, and openness as what won him over.
MS Is Unpredictable Yet Not A Dealbreaker
- Fabio frames MS as unpredictable and wide-ranging, affecting anything controlled by the nervous system with no cure.
- He uses that unpredictability to explain why refusing a relationship out of future fear felt unreasonable to him.
The Day Her Legs Trembled
- Living with Aloha's MS meant frequent hospital visits, mysterious pains, and one severe episode where her legs trembled uncontrollably.
- Fabio recalls thinking she might never walk again during that tremor, showing the real stress of caretaking.