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Life with Sky

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So Sky recently turned 7, we took her on at 4 months old and 2 owners in. I figured it was time to do a bit of QnA, I think I've covered most things but if there's anything else, just ask and I or Jen will answer. Q. What breed is Sky? A. Sky is mainly Border Collie with probably some Siberian Husky or other spitz in there. Q. Does Sky have a favourite person? A. Yes, I'm the person she's most closely bonded to, then equally Jen and my Dad then my Mum. Originally we got Sky to keep Jen company while I was serving in the military but because of Jens disability and other reasons, Sky has bonded to me and will stick to me like glue if possible. Q.  Whats Sky's favourite toy? A. Stuffed animals / teddies or a ball on a string. She has a LOT of toys, but its saved our walls and furniture from being destroyed. She only clawed open the plasterboard once in our first place (easily repaired) and after that I bought her a pile more toys to keep her amused Q. Wh...

A partner's / carer's view of M.S. / Multiple Sclerosis

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Carefree Canadian Days So I've been thinking about writing this for a long, long time, just haven't found the words, still not sure I have tbh. The following is my and only my view of what its like to be the partner / carer of someone with M.S. I say partner / carer as the lines rapidly become blurred, and at times it can feel as though your more carer than husband /partner / wife / girlfriend / boyfriend / fiance / fiancee etc. Lets go back 10 years, we had just gotten back to the U.K. after almost a year in Canada (we came back for a myriad of reasons - too many to go into - had we not..the road taken, likely would have been a lot lot different) A few months in, I noticed Jen stumbling, tripping over her feet, falling over for no reason, then she started having pins and needles and loss of sensation in her hands and feet. Thankfully the GP recognised it as stocking and glove neuropathy, and referred Jen to neurology, at this point I was working as a Bookseller in Bo...