Diagnosed with Parkinsons on 15/12/20, my world changed overnight. This Blog is about my personal experience with getting a diagnosis, dealing with the diagnosis and what has helped me. It is hoped that by sharing my experiences, I can encourage others to take the step to seek a diagnosis and to find a way to live well on their own unique journey.
I call it ‘Parkies’ because it makes it sound a little less serious. This thing that invades my life is an unwelcome guest, but if I have to live with it I will always try and find a way to find the positives in the life I have been given.
My Blog has been going for four years now with the anniversary of getting the diagnosis on 15/12/2024. I have enjoyed writing this blog and will continue to do so. I have now also added a Podcast which can be connected to on the blog and also on Spotify and Youtube and Apple podcasts. I wanted to have my voice heard in a different format and have the opportunity to have interviews to share with my followers. You do not have to subscribe to Spotify or Youtube or Apple podcasts. Just go to Podcasts on their sites and search and you will find me. From time to time you will find both in this blog and in my podcasts that the odd – sometimes very odd – poem finds its way in. I have written poetry all my life and so has always been part of my life’s journey. I include it because it is a part of my life and always has been, so a blog about my life without it would be incomplete. Also, because they are usually silly, funny poems, I hope it might put a smile on the faces of people who hear or read them. I hope you enjoy coming on this journey with me.
My journey with Parkinsons 