Fables in the Fog: 7 Inspiring Tales of Hope and Wonder
There’s something about mist that demands reflection. When the world is blurred, our vision narrows, forcing us to lean into imagination. That is where Fables in the Fog was born…
Fables in the Fog
Fables in the Fog is a whimsical collection of modern parables, where timeless truths are retold through the lens of life with multiple sclerosis. Each story offers a gentle lesson—wrapped in metaphor, mischief, and just a touch of nonsense—to help navigate the mental mist of MS. These tales are not only for those living with chronic illness, but for anyone seeking clarity, humour, and insight in uncertain times. Enter a world where animals talk, fog is a metaphor, and even the tortoise has something new to teach us.
There’s something about mist that demands reflection. When the world is blurred, our vision narrows, forcing us to lean into imagination. That is where Fables in the Fog was born…
In this Fable in the Fog, a blundering bat loses his way in the mist, circling the same tree again and again. Like him, those living with mental fog in MS, long Covid, or anxiety find their thoughts looping without clarity. Yet the bat’s journey reminds us that pausing, resting, and listening can reveal the path forward when effort alone cannot.
MS fatigue is more than simple tiredness — it’s an invisible weight that drains both body and mind. In this fable of the tortoise and the teacup, we explore how fatigue from MS differs from regular exhaustion, what causes it, and gentle ways to manage daily life with resilience.
Optic neuritis can dim vision like a lamp that forgets to glow. This fable in the fog explores its causes, symptoms, and treatments, bringing light to an often unseen MS symptom.
A spoonful of socks and a dash of delight — it may sound like nonsense, yet it captures perfectly the strange reality of ms paraesthesia. For many people with multiple sclerosis, this altered sensation feels like tingling, numbness, or even relentless pins and needles. In this fable, we explore how these curious signals of the nervous system can shift from mild annoyance to meaningful teachers, reminding us that even the oddest sensations deserve attention. Just as the lamp forgot to glow and the blundering bat lost its way, here too is a story where symptoms whisper in riddles, offering both challenge and unexpected delight.
When a philosopher’s cat mistook a mirror for the moon, he revealed the quiet puzzle of cognitive dysfunction in multiple sclerosis. Memory lapses, processing slowdown, and mental fuzziness can turn simple tasks into riddles. Yet, like the cat, people with MS learn to adapt, laugh at their missteps, and find meaning in reflections that don’t always show the truth
When an ant dared to rest, he revealed the secret of fatigue management: thriving isn’t about constant effort but about pacing, energy conservation, and planned recovery. His story shows how small acts of rest can bring great strength to life with MS.
Discover how tailored physical activity can transform independence and confidence for people with MS. This post explores the effect of exercise training on walking mobility, showing how even small, consistent steps in therapy and daily movement can lead to noticeable improvements in balance, endurance, and quality of life.
An MRI MS Diagnosis can feel daunting, but it is the key to unlocking clarity in the journey with multiple sclerosis. From early brain scans to lesion detection and neurological imaging, the MRI test reveals what symptoms alone cannot. In The Fox and the MRI Machine, a fable woven through science, the noisy tunnel becomes less of a threat and more of a guide — showing how modern imaging shapes diagnosis, treatment, and hope for life with MS.
The invisible symptoms of MS are often harder to bear than the visible ones. Fatigue, dizziness, cognitive fog, and sensory changes may leave no outward trace, yet they shape daily life in profound ways. This post explores the hidden struggles of multiple sclerosis through expert insight, practical strategies, and a fable — The Frog Who Fakes It — which reveals the courage it takes to live honestly with an unseen illness.