I was just reading a quote about trauma that also fits with grief. It spoke about how you never really get over it but build your life around it. This is so true. Grief never goes away. I know I carry mine deep in my heart and soul. On the surface of it I amContinue reading “Grief and Loss”
Category Archives: Getting on with life
Balance, it’s all about balance…
Sometimes it is difficult to know how much, or indeed how little, you should do in the way of exercise. I am a firm believer in the fact that often we need to work past the pain to make the gains. No pain, no gain, right! That is all well and good, but how doContinue reading “Balance, it’s all about balance…”
It’s a good life, in a lovely community!
I have had a busy weekend so far. So busy, I can’t really remember what I did yesterday! Today I went and played bowls for about the fourth time and I had a really good time. As happened last weekend, I had some very good bowls and a couple of really terrible ones. At leastContinue reading “It’s a good life, in a lovely community!”
The shy retiring type?
This post is about something I didn’t think I would even be considering for a long time. If you haven’t guessed, I have made the big decision to retire. The decision to retire has been a big decision to make. There have been tears and doubts and fears all rolled up together on a tangledContinue reading “The shy retiring type?”
Cognitively Coping?
My thoughts regarding Cognitively Coping, are somewhat confused at best. As I try to analyze what is happening, if I think too long and too hard then that only serves at times to make matters worse. I know when I am talking to anyone else who can’t quite get to what they want to say,Continue reading “Cognitively Coping?”
Don’t wait till you retire…
I was having a chat to a friend of mine today and the subject of retirement came up. Another friend joined in and we had a good discussion about how we all know people who have worked hard all their lives and who had plans for travelling once retired. All too often the dream ofContinue reading “Don’t wait till you retire…”
I’m getting very competitive!
I am trying very hard to have a balanced approach to my Parkinson’s management. I will admit there are areas where I am not so good and the main one is voice practice. I have tried to combine it with riding my Assault Bike, so that I exercise my voice and my body at theContinue reading “I’m getting very competitive!”
Subtle changes
I have gradually become aware that I am going through some subtle changes with my Parkinson’s. In another recent post I talked about how some of my workmates have gently told me that they are noticing some cognitive changes. Apparently, they have noticed that I can sometimes be forgetful or am repetitive in my speech.Continue reading “Subtle changes”
To tell or not to tell… Why, Who, What, Not and Where… Or you could ask!
Big heading tonight! I am sure there are many differing opinions on the topic of telling those in our lives about our diagnosis. We all do what feels right for us and I acknowledge that what is right for me, is perhaps not right for everyone. Recognising that we as individuals have different thoughts andContinue reading “To tell or not to tell… Why, Who, What, Not and Where… Or you could ask!”
Pondering Parkies with my Peers!
Tonight we had our regular group of Parkies People. I was pleasantly surprised at how many people turned up tonight. Heartening too to see the majority of the participants tonight had their spouse/partner with them. My husband was also able to come tonight as luckily he wasn’t working. I was a bit mean I suppose,Continue reading “Pondering Parkies with my Peers!”
My journey with Parkinsons 