6 simple habits that help me with living with ALS
Life’s curveballs happen to us all. Many of my column’s topics have been about the unexpected events I face…
Articles by Dagmar Munn
How a long walk taught me a valuable lesson about ALS pride
“What was I thinking?” The words boomeranged around my mind as I stood frozen in place under the hot Arizona…
A visit to my skin doctor becomes an ALS milestone moment
Last week I visited my dermatologist for my annual skin exam and when it was over I left his office…
I plan a recess break for every hour of my ALS day
“Keep on moving!” That’s something I tell myself every day. Since I live with ALS, however, keeping myself moving…
How I help new friends after their diagnosis of ALS
It takes courage to reach out to a complete stranger and ask for their help. I know, because I’m that…
Why I chose to continue learning after my ALS diagnosis
Among the many challenges I experienced during my early months with ALS was the eerie prophecy of a life…
These lessons from Olympic athletes help me live with ALS
Were you able to watch the recent Paris Olympics? I did, and I’ll admit I tuned in nearly every day.
Having all the facts helps me live with ALS
Those crazy, runaway thoughts. When I was young, I used to have them all the time. That’s because I…
Sign language and aerobic dance taught me a lesson in leadership
Copying someone’s actions can be fun and help us learn new things. But imitation can also be dangerous, especially if…
Just why was I saving some of my old clothes?
Imagine you’re all alone, stranded on a remote island and surrounded by miles and miles of uncharted ocean. Here’s my…