"I never imagined that my visibility would help remove a stigma or answer some questions for people or families of people with MS," says Blair.
And although she's had "so many ups and downs" throughout her journey, she's now thriving-and counting her blessings. "I never thought I'd be here today, so it just goes to show things change, things evolve," says the actress, 52, who credits her support system -including son Arthur, 13, service dog Scout, and horse, Mr. Nibbles - as some of the "great" things in her life. "I'm [also] excited to be working and acting again," adds Blair. "I'm just excited for the future. I want to be one source of hope for people not to give up." While promoting her partnership with Express4MS, Blair tells us more.
How important is Express4MS for people living with the disease?
[It] encourages people to share their experiences with MS and to learn from others. You can go on [the website] and hear other people's stories, so you can advocate for better for yourself when you go to the doctor. And I'm also here to remind people that while MS is absolutely a part of your life, it is not the whole story.
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Blair, with service dog Scout (left) and Arthur, quips that she's "terrified" of her nowteenage son dating.
How are you doing?
I'm still relapse-free. I'm going to the barn, I shot a movie [and] I'm working on something in the beauty and fashion space.
What else brings you joy these days?
I love travel. I love being at the barn. Now that my son's older, I especially l...
And although she's had "so many ups and downs" throughout her journey, she's now thriving-and counting her blessings. "I never thought I'd be here today, so it just goes to show things change, things evolve," says the actress, 52, who credits her support system -including son Arthur, 13, service dog Scout, and horse, Mr. Nibbles - as some of the "great" things in her life. "I'm [also] excited to be working and acting again," adds Blair. "I'm just excited for the future. I want to be one source of hope for people not to give up." While promoting her partnership with Express4MS, Blair tells us more.
How important is Express4MS for people living with the disease?
[It] encourages people to share their experiences with MS and to learn from others. You can go on [the website] and hear other people's stories, so you can advocate for better for yourself when you go to the doctor. And I'm also here to remind people that while MS is absolutely a part of your life, it is not the whole story.
image [https://cdn.magzter.com/1494518166/1739968520/articles/E3PBkeXxu1740052359004/1000474104.jpg]
Blair, with service dog Scout (left) and Arthur, quips that she's "terrified" of her nowteenage son dating.
How are you doing?
I'm still relapse-free. I'm going to the barn, I shot a movie [and] I'm working on something in the beauty and fashion space.
What else brings you joy these days?
I love travel. I love being at the barn. Now that my son's older, I especially l...
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