Welcome to Cool With A Cane! I’m Nikki Leggett—or Miss Nikki—and I’ve been living
with multiple sclerosis for 18 years. Yes, I said living, not just surviving, because,
despite the daily challenges, I’m still here, still standing (with a little help), and still
slaying.

Giving Thanks in the Struggle

Before I dive into what it’s really like navigating life with MS, let me say this: there are
actually some upsides to this wild ride. If you serve the same God I do, then you already
know—we give thanks for everything. Even the hard stuff. Especially the hard stuff.
So when I wake up each morning knowing it’ll take extra effort to get moving, I don’t feel
defeated. I feel purposeful. Because every step I take—slow or steady—is filled with
clarity, intention, and strength.

What is Multiple Sclerosis, Really?

Multiple sclerosis is a complex, chronic condition that affects the central nervous
system. It can look wildly different from person to person: vision loss, fatigue, bladder
issues, balance problems—you name it. That unpredictability was the hardest part at
first, especially for me when I began to understand the nature of my condition.
When I was diagnosed, I couldn’t help but ask: Where will I fall on the spectrum? I saw
others with MS who looked totally unaffected, while others relied on mobility aids like
canes, walkers, or wheelchairs. That unknown haunted me. Would I end up needing a
cane—or would I skate by symptom-free?

The Day the Cane Became My Co-Star

Then came 2021. The year my cane and I became official. At first, I saw it as a
defeat—a reminder that my condition was progressing. But a close friend shifted my
perspective:
“Your cane helps you keep going,” a friend said to me..That stuck with me. And he was
right. Now, I don’t see my cane as a crutch. I see it as a badge of badassery. It’s a
visible sign that I keep showing up every day, no matter what.
The Reality of Living with MS
Living with a disability like MS is a constant evolution. I’m always learning—about my
body, about how to adapt, and about how people respond to those of us who walk a
little differently. I’ve been receiving infusions every 4–6 weeks for the past 13 years, and
while there’s no cure (yet), this treatment helps delay symptoms and buy me more good
days.

Why This Blog Exists

This blog is for anyone who’s ever felt isolated, invisible, or underestimated because of
their disability. It’s for my fellow warriors navigating the unpredictability of multiple

sclerosis. And it’s for those learning to embrace their mobility aids instead of hiding
them.
So, if you’re looking for honesty, hope, and a little humor—I’ve got you. Cool With A
Cane isn’t just a title. It’s a movement. Because mobility aids don’t make us weak—they
make us unstoppable. If you live with a disability, what helps you feel unstoppable every
day?