Yesterday was one of those days, where so many things outside of my control threatened to upset my equilibrium (big word for the morning) and send me into a mental tail spin. It started with my regular swimming session at the local pool. I am still trying to get the hang of doing freestyle againContinue reading “Feeling frustrated…”
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Why are we afraid of tears?
I was born in 1961, in an era where it was common to hear statements like, “Big boys don’t cry!” A huge expectation from quite a young age that boys/men did not cry, did not outwardly show their emotions. Girls/women on the other hand were often dismissed for any show of emotions as being hysterical,Continue reading “Why are we afraid of tears?”
Things that help…
One thing that I know for sure is that there is no “One size fits all” magic thing that will be the thing that everyone needs. What works for one person and makes them feel supported can be very different for another person. We are after all, individuals with individual personalities and needs. I haveContinue reading “Things that help…”
Feeling lucky to have Parkinson’s
So today I was reminded to count my blessings. , The title of this podcast is Feeling Lucky to Have Parkinson’s, and that is, no doubt going to seem like a weird thing to, to say to actually celebrate having Parkinson’s. But I’ll tell you what happened today. So my husband and I decidedContinue reading “Feeling lucky to have Parkinson’s”
Who am I? What am I?
Throughout life, we grow and we change and I know for me that I have had several identities or ways that I define myself. The way we define ourselves can be complex and multi-facetted. When I was growing up I was the only daughter in my family with three older brothers. I was always theContinue reading “Who am I? What am I?”
Presents vs Presence
So another year is over and a new year begins. Christmas is the season where we gather together with friends and loved ones, if we are lucky enough to have them, and often gifts are exchanged. Receiving a present is always fun, but sometimes we would wish for more of those we love to beContinue reading “Presents vs Presence”
Changing attitudes and priorities…
I have certainly lived a variety of wide and vivid lives over the years. I have morphed into various versions of myself, sometimes knowingly and willingly, sometimes moulded and controlled versions. The 18-20 year old young woman who married at 18 and had their first child at 20 started out – even though I hadContinue reading “Changing attitudes and priorities…”
Give a busy woman a job…
A saying that’s been around for ages and I think the rest of it goes “…if you want something done”. That applies to me, because the busier I am the more determined I am to get things done. So, even though we are not having Christmas Day with family as such, we are having aContinue reading “Give a busy woman a job…”
Choosing new tattoo…
Not long after leaving my children’s father, I got my first tattoo. It was a reaction to my having been married young and now divorced and feeling like I had slipped into being almost middle aged and boring even though I wasn’t even 30! I wanted to do something to show my new independence andContinue reading “Choosing new tattoo…”
Reminiscing – Memory is a strange and wonderful thing!
As I write this, I am sitting in an apartment in Kaikoura having a wee break away in our favourite place. Yesterday, my husband went for a long walk on The Peninsula Walk which is one we used to do together. Last time we came for a visit, I was much earlier in my rehabilitationContinue reading “Reminiscing – Memory is a strange and wonderful thing!”
My journey with Parkinsons 