Huntsville MS Peer Support

10/23/2025

We will meet today, Thursday, October 23 at Huntsville Public Library from 5:30pm-6:30pm in the Community Room!

Our topic for October is Exploring Wellness Together.

Caregivers are welcome!

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09/24/2025

We will meet Thursday, September 24 at Huntsville Public Library from 5:30-6:30 in the Community Room!

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08/27/2025

Huntsville MS Peer Support Group will meet Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the Huntsville Public Library at 5:30 in the Community Room.

Our topic for August – Cognition, Communication & Patience

Overview:
MS can cause cognitive changes such as memory lapses or trouble focusing. This affects both the person living with MS and their support network. Communication and mutual patience are key.

If you have any, bring along your favorite memory tricks or brain-boosting apps to share.

Support Partners are welcomed and encouraged to attend!

Additional info from the MS Society:
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/managing-ms/living-with-ms/cognitive-health

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08/22/2025

07/24/2025

🗓 MS Peer Support Group Topics: July 2025 – June 2026
(Caregivers Welcome)

July 24, 2025– "Coping with Heat, Travel & Change"
🔴 Summer planning, staying cool, preparing for trips together

What are your best hacks for traveling or relaxing safely in the heat?

August 28, 2025– "Cognition, Communication & Patience"
🟢 Managing brain fog, memory issues, and misunderstandings

How can we create more grace and understanding on tough days?

September 25, 2025– "Work, Purpose & Shared Roles"
🟣 Shifting careers, finances, household duties, and identity

How have roles changed in your partnership or family?

October 23, 2025 – "Exploring Wellness Together"
🔵 Trying new therapies, exercise routines, or calming practices

What wellness tools help you feel better?

November 20, 2025 – "Gratitude for the Journey"
🟠 Appreciating each other, celebrating small wins, reflecting together

What are you most grateful for about your care partner or support system?

December 18, 2025 – "Together Through the Holidays"
🟡 Planning meaningful, low-stress celebrations that include everyone

How can we simplify and still make the holidays joyful?

January 22, 2026 – "New Year, Shared Strength"
🟢 Goal setting for individuals and support teams

What personal or shared goals can improve quality of life this year?

February 26 2026 – "Love, Care & Connection"
🟣 Navigating relationships, intimacy, and emotional connection

How do we maintain closeness and communication in the face of MS?

March 26, 2026 – "Fatigue: When Everyone’s Running on Empty"
🔵 Understanding physical and emotional fatigue—for both people with MS and caregivers

How can we better support each other when energy runs low?

April 23, 2026 – "Healthcare Teamwork & Advocacy"
🟠 Partnering in appointments, sharing medical tasks, speaking up

What are the best ways to advocate for each other in the healthcare system?

May 28, 2026– "Mental Health & Mutual Support"
🟡 Recognizing stress, anxiety, depression, and caregiver burnout

What strategies help both people with MS and caregivers stay mentally strong?

June 25, 2026 – "Independence vs. Assistance"
🟤 Balancing autonomy with helpful support at home or in public

How can caregivers support without taking over?

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05/22/2025

We will have our regular meeting this evening at Huntsville Public Library in the Community Room from 5:30-6:30.

03/27/2025

We will have our regular meeting this evening at the Huntsville Public Library in the Community Room from 5:30-6:30.

03/06/2025

02/25/2025

UPDATE: Our room location has changed to the Genealogy Room!

Hi All!

Huntsville MS Peer Support Group will be meeting Thursday, February 27th at Huntsville Public Library in the Genealogy Room.

Our meetings are from 5:30-6:30 pm

If you or someone you care about has MS please join us!

If you have any questions or need additional information please do not hesitate to message us!

01/30/2025

Huntsville MS Peer Support Group will be participating in Walk MS - The Woodlands this year on March 22.

This is a fund raising event for the National MS Society.

Some fun facts about Walk MS:

1. Walk MS is oftentimes the first engagement that a new person diagnosed with MS has with the MS Society.

2. The Society's mission statement was recently updated to say "We will cure MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives.

3. There have been more MS breakthroughs in the past 5 years than in the previous 70.

If you would like to join our team or make a donation to one of our walkers please check out the link!

I’m raising money for the National MS Society and can use your help. Your support means more groundbreaking research and life-changing services and gets us one step closer to a cure! Together we can make a difference for those living with MS — donate today!