Tag Archives: Parkinson's

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!”

Getting out and about…

I have had a lot of time at home by myself while recovering from my operation. Especially in the beginning, when I could not get into a car to go anywhere, that was a bit of an issue. Luckily, I can now not only get in and out of a car but also drive. IContinue reading “Getting out and about…”

Living our own truth

I read with interest a post on the Facebook page that I follow from one of the administrators. The writer was commenting on the unique experiences of this condition that we all have. She had put a lot of thought into this post and went on to say that when posting she always writes about what worksContinue reading “Living our own truth”

A life to be proud of?

There is an old saying, “Pride goeth before a fall” which I guess infers that having pride in yourself is a bad thing? I’ve been thinking about the subject of pride for a few days now and trying to get my head straight about what I am thinking and why. It is sometimes challenging to get theContinue reading “A life to be proud of?”

Learning from the ‘experts’ on Parkinson’s

This journey that we find ourselves on is one in which we are constantly learning. Constantly seeking the knowledge to understand this condition, what it means for each of us and for the people who are in supporting roles in our lives. When I say the word ‘expert’ many would find themselves thinking about those professionsContinue reading “Learning from the ‘experts’ on Parkinson’s”

Painting and planting project…

This has been my project over the weekend. With my trusty spray gun, I have finally finished painting my fence. At times the paint would run and at times for some reason the paint came out faster than it should. I had to try to cover up some of the runs in the paint. So,Continue reading “Painting and planting project…”