Blair’s willingness to show what she is going through has understandably touched many people, and her latest post has not only inspired her social media followers but her celebrity friends, too.

One social media user commented on the uplifting elements of Blair’s post, writing: “Your words sent when you’re feeling weak and down give others strength and encouragement when they are facing hard times. Thank you for sending your thoughts about the good and the not-so-good. You are not alone and you have so many sending you love and warm thoughts.”

While another said: “Sending you love and light thank you so much for sharing your story it helps me tremendously. I too suffer with several chronic illnesses.”

The post also caught the attention of other women in Hollywood, including Kim Basinger who commented: “Your pain translates in pure truth. Honesty. Guts. Strength and beauty. You sprinkle flecks of reassurance and hope over so many with your words. You have no idea. God Bless you Selma. A ray of the brightest, purest light sent to you for a gentle recovery. Love and thank you.”

Selma Blair’s post on finding “silver lining” in MS pain is inspiring her followers