Hi, there. If you get the cultural reference of the title above, we're already on the same page, so that's good. If you don't, that's OK too (it's from a Flight of the Conchords song).
So a bit about myself: I've worked as a copywriter and quality controller for more years than I would have liked and I regularly contribute to a number of podcasts, such as 'Adrift' and 'The Jason Manford Show'.
My symptoms of multiple sclerosis first started appearing in 2002 and MS of course continues to be a pain in the arse, but I'm still walking and clinging to the coattails of a positive attitude.
I love books, music, history, popular culture and football.
I live in West Yorkshire with my wife and son, though he'll soon be off to uni.
What more do you want to know? If you read my book, Balls to MS: 20 Years of Discovering Your Body Hates You, you'll feel like you know me inside out by the end. So I would suggest doing that. It's been getting a very good reaction from readers (see the reviews on Amazon).
As well as exploring this website, you can also follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
T: @andy_reynard
I: @balls_to_ms
F: Balls to MS
Thank you Andy. I was diagnosed with MS about 2 years ago and I'm fumbling about trying to work how to live my old life that I took for granted. I'm a young 53 year old. Reading your stuff is so good, funny, enlightening, encouraging. Thank you for your great work!
ReplyDeleteHi, Clint. Glad it's helping. Hearing that my words have helped a fellow MS-er is a great by-product of just wanting an outlet for my thoughts on dealing with the condition. It's been particularly gratifying to hear that the book 'Balls to MS' has really helped those who've been diagnosed fairly recently, as it takes you from the time I was blissfully ignorant of all things MS, through the next 20 years. I know it's a shock and takes some getting used to, but being diagnosed relatively late in life has to be seen as the first positive amongst the shitstorm. Good luck with your journey!
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