A diagnosis of Parkinson’s may be difficult to put in a positive light, but it is something that I try to do as much as possible. The diagnosis has spurred me on to make the most of life and not to just cruise along doing the same old things. I have made a concerted effort to spend more time with family and with them and also my husband to actively make memories with those that I love.
My husband and I have always been a tight unit and not needed much in the way of external friendships. However, I know that anyone going through challenging times will need support at some stage. Building relationships and strengthening existing ones will pay dividends in the future when we need support. Rather than waiting until we are in crisis, we are building a social network now that we can give and receive support from.
Below is a link to my podcast “Seeking the positive” which is available on Youtube, Spotify and Apple podcasts. Have a listen and while you are there, check out some of my other podcast topics.
My journey with Parkinsons 