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Parkinson’s has changed my life… a time to reflect

Life is as busy as usual and sometimes it is a good idea to sit back and reflect quietly on my own when the opportunity presents itself. I have always tried to practice ‘self-care’ in my working life as a Social Worker and have various ways that I do that. I have mentored students beforeContinue reading “Parkinson’s has changed my life… a time to reflect”

Not feeling particularly good right now

There are two dates in my life that I very much struggle with these days. One is 4/10 – the date on which my eldest son Adam passed away in 2020. The other is 3/11 – the date of his birthday. He would have been 42 years of age this Friday. I am finding itContinue reading “Not feeling particularly good right now”

Through others’ eyes…

For some reason when I am going about my daily life, I have words and sometimes quotes just pop into my head. I don’t know why, but that’s just the way it is. The same with my poems. I often have a poem start to form in my head just randomly and I have toContinue reading “Through others’ eyes…”

Feeling grateful

Today we are in our favourite place Kaikoura. A place that has had a place in our hearts since we first met. A place of many beautiful memories. A place to come to rejuvenate body and soul. This trip has been a bit different from our normal pattern in this place. We are staying inContinue reading “Feeling grateful”

Update re infection risk concerns….

I am feeling so supported at my work today. I had a meeting with my boss and explained the situation to her about my concerns re infection risk. She listened and was very supportive and agreed I need to minimise risk especially leading up to my operation. I have asked if I can arrange withContinue reading “Update re infection risk concerns….”

Am I over-reacting?

As those of you who follow this Blog regularly will know, I am still working and hope to do so for at least two more years. I also have a number of health issues. One of course is Parkinson’s and one of the others is arthritis which is becoming quite difficult to manage. I amContinue reading “Am I over-reacting?”

Giving to others….

I suppose I have always wanted to help other people through my life, but my training and experiences as a Social Worker, have made this even more important to me. As I often say to people who have similar natures and find themselves in need of support, it is often the ‘givers’ who struggle withContinue reading “Giving to others….”

Disability Discrimination and ignorance…

I am a member of a very supportive Facebook Page for people with Parkinson’s in Australia and New Zealand. It is for the most part a positive page and a great forum for discussion about the things that affect us Parkies folk! I read with concern a post by a member of the group, whoContinue reading “Disability Discrimination and ignorance…”

Talking about it…. not talking about it!

This week we had a meeting of our regular Peer Support Group which is held at a local club. We meet as a group of people Under 65 years and most are reasonably recently diagnosed. It is great to meet with a group of people who understand the challenges of living with Parkinson’s first-hand. ItContinue reading “Talking about it…. not talking about it!”

I am a Woman and my body is amazing!

I was sitting on my exercise bike this afternoon and in front of me are pictures of my children and a single photo of my oldest son who passed away. Looking at the photo of the four of us together, I found myself marvelling – not for the first time – that I was ableContinue reading “I am a Woman and my body is amazing!”