For a long time, I kept my journey quiet. Why? Because bias against disabilities is real – especially in professional spaces.
I found myself at a crossroads. A father of two, stepping away from the relentless grind of high-stress sales, trying to figure out what came next. I wanted to be real, but I also needed to protect my family.
But that chapter? It’s closed. That Anthony doesn’t exist anymore. A more powerful one does.
And I’m not just living with it – I’m building from it.
I came to the conclusion that the best way to protect my family, build the best life for myself, and set an example of resilience isn’t by hiding my diagnosis – it’s by owning it.
That’s why and how I’m flipping the script.
I refuse to let this disease define me. Instead, I’m rebuilding my career in a way that aligns with my life, my values, and my purpose.
That leads
I call it my Sixth Sense—this unshakable clarity that’s been guiding me, even when I didn’t realize it.
When I connect the dots looking backward, it’s clear – I’ve had MS for three decades or more.
I know every single moment that didn’t feel right. Every decision, every setback, every pivot – it wasn’t random.
It was preparation.
I’ve been working toward this my entire life.
Every so-called failure, every rejection, every detour – they weren’t obstacles. They were training for this moment.
Every job I’ve taken over the past decade was sharpening my instincts, preparing me for this. And now?
It all makes sense.
The Pain is Real – But So is the Fire
But let’s be real.
Does it hurt? Hell yes.
The uncertainty, the challenges, the learning curve – it’s real. And not just metaphorically.
Because stress triggers inflammation. And inflammation? That leads to nerve pain so intense it feels like my face is on fire.
That’s why this is called Forward with Fire – because no matter how much it burns, we keep moving.
Without a healthy Anthony, everything else goes to crap.
Rebuilding to Thrive
I won’t sugarcoat it – there’s been a lot of pain and a lot of tears.
Sometimes, I step back and just say, wow.
As I write this, my diagnosis is still fresh – less than two years in. And to be real with you? For six months, I couldn’t even say the words “I have MS” out loud without breaking down.
But here’s the thing – this isn’t about me.
This is about how we rise.
I’m not just fighting to get back to where I was – I’m building something better.
I’m rebuilding my career in a way that allows me to thrive, not just survive.
Because people like me – people with autoimmune diseases—can compete at the highest level.
And not only can we – we are.
We Are Here. We Are Thriving.
It’s about how we stand together, support each other, and show the world what we’re capable of.
We are here.
We are competing.
We are thriving.
Watch. 🔥
Please feel free to leave a comment about an AI or MS Warrior. So ironic that I’m a technology guy lol
