It is approximately 2.5 years since I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and I feel that I haven’t had a noticeable decline in symptoms in that time. However, there have been a few things happening recently that make me wonder if I am starting to have some cognitive issues. There have been a few instances overContinue reading “Is it me? Or is it him? Who has the memory issues?”
Category Archives: Other people’s attitudes
Past lives, history and conditioned responses…
It is fair to say that I have not had a very settled life at times. I have been married three times, with the first marriage being the only one where I have had children. My first marriage ended for various reasons, amongst which is that basically I think we married too young to knowContinue reading “Past lives, history and conditioned responses…”
Like I’m gonna lose you….
Listening to this song while I was doing my exercises and thinking how true they are for any of us. It’s by Meaghan Trainor and featuring John Legend. ….Like a scene from a movie That every broken heart knows We were walking on moonlight And you pulled me close Split second and you disappeared AndContinue reading “Like I’m gonna lose you….”
In my happy place…
I have had my moments in the last few weeks or so, where I have very much been focussed on my knee and my pain and whether I will get the operation I need soon. However, there is one thing that makes me happy and that is writing poetry. Reading through some of my poetryContinue reading “In my happy place…”
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”
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…”
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….”
I had a fall… feeling vulnerable
I am a very determined and independently minded person and like to do as much for myself as possible. It’s a cold and rainy Winters Day today and I am mostly doing wee jobs I have put off, like sorting out my recipe folders. Anyway, one thing lead to another and as I had cleanedContinue reading “I had a fall… feeling vulnerable”
My journey with Parkinsons 