Hi Davina,
I am really sorry to hear the news about your diagnosis. I honestly think you should do what you need to pursue your dreams of being your real self. It is really an act of self-love to do what you can to overcome this birth defect we have. And if you love yourself, it cant help but spill over to others and bless them. Like everyone else is saying, we dont realize how much time we are given.
I can tell you this. One of my Aunts came down with MS and she definitely had some good years before the worst finally happened to her. She did go downhill after 5 or 10 years and it was tough, but she did still get enjoyment from life too.
I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and if you would like to pm me about it, I would be happy to be a listening ear.
Bobbie