Alex and Charlie are fundraising for MS Society Uk.

As most of you know, I was diagnosed with MS 16 years ago.

During that time I have had relapses that have left me unable to walk, unable to see, unable to stay awake, unable to hold my baby, unable to get to the toilet, unable to dress myself and much more. Some damage to my nervous system is permanent but some battles I have won through a lot of physio, hard work and determination.

16 years ago I would be the first on the dance floor and the last one off. I would wake in a morning, excited for the day ahead.

Now I no longer dance. When I’m not using my wheelchair, I’m scanning the room for the nearest chair to get to whilst using my crutch. On a morning, I wake up and the first thing I do is wiggle my toes to see if I still have movement in my legs before I even consider the day ahead.

Thankfully, even my worst days are manageable because I have my boys by my side.

I never wanted my husband to be my carer, but he has been. I never wanted my son to help me put my shoes and socks on when I can’t manage, but he does. They hold my hand, they look for ramps and lifts over stairs, chairs over high stools and smooth paths over cobbles and grass.

They understand MS and live with it as much as I do.

Writing this and speaking my truth is my way of not only supporting them in their walk but also the thousands of MS patients throughout the UK who suffer in silence, hoping everyday that a cure will be found for MS, not only for themselves but others who have this nightmare to come.

Anything you can donate, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated. Your pound could be the one that finds a cure for MS