Reem Khatib, 26, has had autoimmune disorders her entire life, and was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 24. She believes in holistic health approaches and has completely transformed her lifestyle with mindfulness and nutrition. As a Palestinian woman living with chronic illness, she advocates for the power of storytelling to increase understanding and empathy. Khatib hopes to empower others and create a more compassionate world for people facing everyday battles. In the meantime, you can find her playing with her cats or catching flights!
As I celebrate my 26th birthday and reflect on two years since my multiple sclerosis diagnosis, I can’t help but think about the moments leading up to it. Six months before my diagnosis, I had my ...
After 6 months on my new treatment plan, I received my routine MRI. The following day, my nurse sent me a message: “Your MRI is stable -- no new lesions.” I broke down into tears, and I almost ...
Your multiple sclerosis will change every relationship in your life; it is an inevitable, but quite necessary, transition. My diagnosis forced me to understand who I was and what I needed from the ...
Like many girls in their mid-20s, I’ve purchased cute workout outfits, a Hydroflask, and taken up workout classes. Pilates, hot yoga, barre, cycling -- I’ve dabbled in them all! Still recovering from my ...
After finishing undergrad, I immediately enrolled in a 2-year master's program. I finally began working my first full-time job after being a student my entire life, only to be diagnosed with multiple ...
When I was initially diagnosed, my MS spasms were constant and unforgiving. The sudden pain and weakness made it impossible to get through my day, and for the longest time, I was ...