Dr. Gretchen Hawley PT, DPT, MSCS

Dr. Gretchen Hawley PT, DPT, MSCS I’m a Physical Therapist and MS Specialist who helps people with MS get stronger & walk better.

New year, same MS? Let’s talk about it 👇When you live with a chronic illness like MS, it’s normal to feel out of sync wi...
01/07/2026

New year, same MS? Let’s talk about it 👇

When you live with a chronic illness like MS, it’s normal to feel out of sync with all the “new year, new me” talk this time of year.

That’s because progress doesn’t happen on a calendar 🗓️

It happens in the tiny, powerful moments no one else sees:

✨ When you rest before the crash
✨ When you give yourself grace on hard days
✨ When you stand a little longer or walk a little further
✨ When you keep believing in your ability to adapt

So if this January doesn’t feel like a reset for you, that’s okay.

You’re still learning how to care for yourself in a body that changes daily — and that’s something to celebrate 🧡

This year, choose goals that honor your energy, not ignore it.

✅ Choose consistency over intensity.
✅ Choose self-compassion over self-criticism.

Remember: the real transformation is in how you treat yourself along the way.

What’s one gentle goal you’re setting for yourself this year? Comment below! 💬






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If your MS symptoms had a group chat… 👀👇…it might look something like this. 😅📱 Fatigue = the overachiever who’s always t...
12/29/2025

If your MS symptoms had a group chat… 👀👇

…it might look something like this. 😅

📱 Fatigue = the overachiever who’s always tired
📱 Brain Fog = forgets what they’re saying halfway through
📱 Foot Drop = just trying to keep up

Living with MS (or any chronic illness) means managing a body that never quite syncs with your plans.

Sometimes, the only way to cope is to laugh through it. 🤷‍♀️

But I want you to remember something:

🧡 You’re not lazy.
🧡 You’re not dramatic.
🧡 You’re doing your best with a body that’s doing the most.

And that deserves way more credit than it gets.

Which “member” of your MS group chat causes the most chaos? Comment below! 💬






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