While May is recognized as ALS Awareness Month, the reality of ALS is felt every single day by those living with it and the loved ones who stand beside them. Today, we honor that daily courage by sharing the story of Shannon Gieselman, who recently lost her husband to ALS. Her words are a powerful reminder of love, loss, and the importance of continuing this fight every month, every day. ___________________________ “Let’s be honest—caregiving, especially as a spouse to someone with ALS, is a relentless dance of love and exhaustion, a paradox of devotion and frustration. When the person you’ve built a life with, the one who once shared the weight of decision-making and the rhythm of daily tasks, is still physically present but increasingly silent in the ways that matter most, it’s a unique kind of heartache. They’re there, yet not there. They can still communicate, yet the words you long for—the guidance, the partnership, the shared burden—are often absent. And in that absence, the weight of it all settles squarely on your shoulders. You become the caregiver, the fixer, the decision-maker, the doer of all things. The lawn that needs mowing, the leaky faucet that won’t stop dripping, the bills that pile up like unspoken accusations—it’s all yours now. The tasks your husband once handled with ease now fall to you, and you juggle them alongside the tender, unyielding demands of caregiving. You paint walls and mend pipes, you push the mower through the grass, and you wonder how many more days you can keep this up. You pay the bills on time, but at what cost to yourself? The mental load is crushing, and the silence—oh, the silence—can feel like a chasm." Click below to read more. #MayisALSAwarenessMonth (fb)

Join the Los Angeles Angels Lou Gehrig Day Game Watch Party! Watching the game is great—but watching it together is even better. This Lou Gehrig Day, come connect with others in the ALS community as we cheer, chat, and raise awareness for ALS. It’s a special opportunity to unite around a shared cause, enjoy the game, and meet fellow fans before the stadium seats fill up. Whether you’re here to support, remember, or just be part of something meaningful—you’re welcome with us. 📅 Monday, June 2nd 🕒 3:00 PM Sign up here: bit.ly/3FsF0je (fb)