Stories of Hope

Everyone’s experience with MS is unique - discover the inspiring stories from others in our community to help you learn to live well with MS.

Everyone’s experience with MS is very individual and the impact of the Overcoming MS Program varies from person to person. Evidence¹ has shown that following the Overcoming MS Program can increase physical and mental quality of life, and these video stories show how following the Program can give you the best chance of living well with MS in your own way.

If you prefer to read, why not look at our articles of inspiring personal experiences from members of our community

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I am Overcoming MS

Our founder and President, Linda Bloom, and some of our amazing facilitators talk to us about their journeys with MS and how following Overcoming MS has changed their lives.

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Andrew’s Story of Hope

Andrew is a farmer from Midlothian, Scotland. He shares his story of hope and how he took back control.

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Ian’s Story of Hope

Ian is a senior finance professional living in Falkirk, Scotland. He was diagnosed with RRMS in 2017 and has since followed the OMS Recovery Program and attended an OMS retreat in 2018.

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Rachael’s Story of Hope

Rachael is a senior health professional in Swansea, Wales. She has been following the Overcoming MS program for over six years.

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Alex’s Story of Hope

Alex Tsirigotis is a senior finance professional, living in London. He received a diagnosis of RRMS in 2013 and discovered OMS shortly after and has embraced all aspects of the lifestyle ever since.

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Sue’s Story of Hope

Sue is from Hampshire in the UK and was diagnosed with MS in 1989. However, she only found Overcoming MS in 2012 and after following the recovery program ever since she feels "so much better than I ever thought possible."

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Imagine Overcoming MS

This short film features the personal stories of seven people, from their diagnosis of MS to their journey through following the OMS Program. Please share and spread hope to anyone living with MS today.

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Sophie’s Story of Hope

Sophie is from the UK and has been following the OMS Program since 2013. She explains how OMS has changed her life and given her real hope and a much brighter future.

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Phil’s Story of Hope

Phil hails from the UK and has been following the OMS Program since 2012.

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Linda’s Story of Hope

Overcoming MS Chair Linda Bloom discovered the Overcoming MS program in 2003 and started following it immediately.

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Keryn’s Story of Hope

Dr Keryn Taylor from Australia has been following the OMS program since 2005 and now assists as an OMS retreat facilitator at the Gawler Retreats in Victoria.

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Jane-Marie’s Story of Hope

Jane-Marie from the UK began following the OMS Program in 2013.

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