Claudia Grimm was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis almost seven years ago. With her blog she gives an insight into what it's like living with MS and shares her worries and fears with her readers. Why the self-employed web designer pleads for more love and acceptance in the world and why her dream of participating in a musical has failed, she tells us at REHACARE.com.
Name: Claudia Grimm Age: 37 City: Hartheim, Germany Occupation:web designer Impairment: Multiple Sclerosis. I'm a little bit impaired, even if you can't see it.
Claudia Grimm: When I meet people who can make fun of themselves - just like myself.
What have you always been wanting to do and why have you never done this so far?
Claudia Grimm: Performing in a musical. Well, I not only lacked fitness, but also talent.
Which person has influenced you most? And why?
Claudia Grimm: In a most negative way - my father.
You have the chance to become the Commissioner for the Disabled in your country. What would you do first?
Claudia Grimm: I would do my utmost to ensure that no one is ashamed of his or her disease or disability. Because no matter what you have, it belongs to yourself and we all have the same rights.
Living with MS, the 37-year-old tries to stay positive and enjoy the life she is grateful for.
What is especially near and dear to you?
Claudia Grimm: Seeing people laugh.
I would like to be ...
Claudia Grimm: ...a princess.
Which question would you like to get answered?
Claudia Grimm: Why is there not more acceptance and love in the world?
What else I wanted to say...
Claudia Grimm: You should dare to be more courageous.
What makes other people actually happy in life? If you ever wondered, you have come to the right place. In regular intervals REHACARE.com asks a varity of people always the same questions. What results from that? Read for yourself!