I was visited today by a friend of mine, whom I have known for several years. We started talking about some of our previous relationships and how some of the negative aspects of those relationships still impact us today. Both of us have previously been in an abusive relationship and been on government assistance to helpContinue reading “Looking for silver linings”
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Choices
Reading a post from the Parkinson’s Facebook page that I follow, there was a quote from my hero in Parkinson’s, Michael J Fox. It goes as follows: I often say now I don’t have any choice whether or not I have Parkinson’s, but surrounding that non-choice is a million other choices that I can make.Continue reading “Choices”
Parkinson’s fear and shame…
I have started listening to a Podcast today titled “Fear and Shame in Parkinson’s”. They had a panel of people with Parkinson’s talking about the topic and what it means to them. I have to say, it is very easy to see the fear part of the Podcast topic. Let’s face it, if you focusContinue reading “Parkinson’s fear and shame…”
Parkies and anaesthetic
I am now in the countdown to my knee replacement surgery, having finished work and I have just 11 days till my surgery. My boss was very understanding to give me the whole of the week before my surgery week on leave. This is a great opportunity to isolate myself as much as possible fromContinue reading “Parkies and anaesthetic”
Keep on trying… Don’t give up!
I was reading a post on the Facebook page for people with Parkinson’s. They were talking about how those of us with Parkies sometimes give up things we enjoy due to our condition. Perhaps sometimes I wonder if it is fear of failure or losing face in front of others? She went on to talkContinue reading “Keep on trying… Don’t give up!”
Parkies, Positivity and Purpose…
I was out with my husband today having a coffee in a local cafe. We were talking about a new project that I am working on. He turned to me and said, ‘You know, since you’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s you seem to have more positivity and purpose in life.’ I had to agree heContinue reading “Parkies, Positivity and Purpose…”
I am grateful…
A Parkinson’s Facebook Page that I am on asked the question ‘what are you grateful for?’ One thing I love about that page is the sense of community and positivity that it gives us all. Sometimes, while we are working our way through life with a degenerative condition, it is all too easy to focusContinue reading “I am grateful…”
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”
A life described as a ‘Tragedy’ – how dare they!
We all know how Social Media works, through the magic of technology we are often ‘treated’ to videos, Memes and other items based on our interests and what we ‘click’ on. Today, a video popped up on my feed and – you may recognise the gentleman in the photo – an image of Michael JContinue reading “A life described as a ‘Tragedy’ – how dare they!”
My journey with Parkinsons 