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….”
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Don’t give up the struggle…. let people know you need help!
This can be a tough old life with Parkies. Not just for the Parkies person themselves but also for their partner and often for their wider family/whanau group too. As someone who fiercely holds onto their independence, it is sometimes difficult to put my hand up and say that I am struggling. However, I haveContinue reading “Don’t give up the struggle…. let people know you need help!”
No-one can help me till I help myself!
I have frankly admitted in recent times that life has been more than a bit of a struggle at the moment. Health issues – not related to Parkies – especially the dreaded knee, have been getting on top of me. While I don’t consider myself controlling, I do like to be in control of myContinue reading “No-one can help me till I help myself!”
A helping hand…
All of us need a helping hand from time to time. Whether it is because something is too heavy and we need someone stronger to lift it for us, or because of physical limitations due to health conditions. Sometimes it is hard to admit that we can’t do everything ourselves and to ask for thatContinue reading “A helping hand…”
Inspirational
In my work over the years, I have worked with many people in challenging circumstances. They have had sudden devastating illnesses such as strokes and brain tumors, dementia and a vast array of other conditions. I have worked with them and their families and done my best to support them as they either progress –Continue reading “Inspirational”
Looking after people I love
I have spoken before about a thing called ‘Acts of Service’ that a Counsellor once described to me. It is about saying ‘I love you’ with actions rather than words. I like to look after people that I love. My husband, my children, my grandchildren. It is my ‘I love you’ in physical form. MyContinue reading “Looking after people I love”
Working hard and creating a legacy for me…
I notice many changes in the way I view life these days. Since Parkies has moved into my life it – and it’s effects – are not far from my thoughts. A Psychologist I work with said recently that my life should not be all about Parkinson’s. But, in a way it shapes my veryContinue reading “Working hard and creating a legacy for me…”
Knowing (and accepting) when you need help!
I have always prided myself on my independence and have been loathe to accept help unless I really need it. In this latest chapter of my life journey, now more than ever I need to be more open to accepting help. As mentioned in my last post, I had a fall on 30/12 and injuredContinue reading “Knowing (and accepting) when you need help!”
Feeling vulnerable and getting help…..
So, here I am two weeks following an operation on my shoulder. I had a torn tendon on my Parkies affected side and – already having some issues due to my Parkinson’s – the decision was made to have the operation. So, subsequently my left arm is in an immobilizing brace and I am veryContinue reading “Feeling vulnerable and getting help…..”
My journey with Parkinsons 