I am a 64 year old woman with Parkinson’s, married to my third husband and very happily so. My first husband was the father of my three children and we separated and ultimately divorced when they were all quite young. We had some challenging years ahead of us, some ill feeling on both sides whichContinue reading “The truth will set you free…”
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Don’t wrap me in cotton wool…
Even the most caring of people – who want to protect us – don’t always get it right. Neither do we. However, with a condition which will one day potentially take so much away from us, we need to be trusted to decide what is safe or not to do. This may take some negotiationContinue reading “Don’t wrap me in cotton wool…”
Talking about it…. not talking about it!
This week we had a meeting of our regular Peer Support Group which is held at a local club. We meet as a group of people Under 65 years and most are reasonably recently diagnosed. It is great to meet with a group of people who understand the challenges of living with Parkinson’s first-hand. ItContinue reading “Talking about it…. not talking about it!”
Where do you go for help?
I was reading a few posts on a Facebook Page I am a member of for people with Parkinson’s. The person concerned was asking for someone who could act as an advocate for them to try to navigate their way through funding information. They also wanted to know about requirements for supports for at homeContinue reading “Where do you go for help?”
My journey with Parkinsons 