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Arrogant Assumptions…

I feel I am naturally programmed to advocate for people. Not just for people I work with as a Social Worker, but also in life. The reason for the title for this particular post is that there are a number of arrogant assumptions in this world, that I really find I need to challenge. IContinue reading “Arrogant Assumptions…”

A poem about a special kind of grief

I met with someone today who is helping me get a project together in writing a book for children. She does some amazing work in helping people deal with the grief of miscarriages, infertility, stillbirth and other under-recognised events that cause people grief. Often people around them are not aware of their grief. She knowsContinue reading “A poem about a special kind of grief”

We’re there for each other… no man (or woman) is an island!

Time for some positivity from me. I’m afraid I’ve been a bit short in that department in these blog posts. Like I said before I have allowed my knee issues to almost completely take over my thoughts. It has not been helpful, but also has been a difficult thing to break out of. I haveContinue reading “We’re there for each other… no man (or woman) is an island!”

The chicken and the egg….

It’s hard sometimes to try and figure out what came first. The problems with Parkies or Arthur (itis) that is! It seems like for several years I have lurched from one health issue to another and things have worsened gradually over time. I watched a presentation by a Parkinson’s association that I follow talking aboutContinue reading “The chicken and the egg….”

It’s not just about my knee…

I was at work today and have had a couple of conversations with my workmates about my knee and my concerns regarding when or if I can get it sorted. The pain is constant now and I have been advised that I need a full knee replacement. Now, I only saw my Orthopaedic Surgeon aContinue reading “It’s not just about my knee…”

It’s OK to have a ‘Pity Party’ every now and then!

I was just reading an entry in the Blog of ‘Twitchy Woman’ who I follow. Love the name by the way! She is right on the money as far as I am concerned. When she talks about having a ‘Pity Party’ now and then, I think we are pretty much entitled to it! Check outContinue reading “It’s OK to have a ‘Pity Party’ every now and then!”

Parkies silly book titles…

Unashamedly pinched from a Parkinson’s Facebook Page I follow. There’s some goodies in there! ***** Parkinson’s Alternative Book Titles***** A Life with Parkinson’s by O. Whatfun The Perfect Poker Face by I.M. Parkie Leaving Behind the Fast Lane by Brad Ykinesia A Life Changing Event! by P.D. Diagnosis Sequels: What Caused it? Why Me? TakingContinue reading “Parkies silly book titles…”

The gentle art of sleeping in..

I am still working four days a week, from Monday to Thursday. I have Friday, Saturday and Sunday off. Last night my husband said to me, ‘We’ll be able to sleep in tomorrow, no hurry to get up.” So, here I am at just after 7.30am sitting at my computer, messing around on Facebook, checkingContinue reading “The gentle art of sleeping in..”

Grief and Loss…

I was looking at the Facebook Page I follow the ‘Aust and NZ Parkinson’s Support Group and Chat’ and sadly there was a post from a husband whose wife with Parkinson’s (WWP) has just passed away. I offered my condolences and expressed the hope that the happy memories they shared over their lives would beContinue reading “Grief and Loss…”

All of me….

As I have said on more than one occasion, my diagnosis has significantly changed my outlook on life in many ways. It has made it so important to try to be the best version of me that I can. To give of myself to others that I care about in my personal life and toContinue reading “All of me….”