Shipwrecked

Sometimes life throws us into situations which completely overwhelm us, no matter how resilient we once thought we were. All reason and logic disappears and the things we know in our heads – practical things we know we should do, such as looking after ourselves or asking for help – and even the things which…

We share a single sky

World Parkinson’s Day is now over for another year. I’m grateful that this year, I’ve been able to do my little bit to raise awareness in my corner of the world. There are so many different health conditions and other causes also requiring our attention and support. The world doesn’t and can’t and shouldn’t revolve…

Life challenges, Parkinson’s and My Favourite Things

Sometimes life just seems to throw constant challenges at us. I imagine many people have had that feeling. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s four and a half years ago. This means that not only do I have to deal with these constant life challenges, but the everyday challenges of living with Parkinson’s – and the…

I don’t know how you feel

Sometimes when we’re going through hard times, it can feel like we’re all alone in the dark. Most of us know what it’s like to feel scared and alone. And when we see others – especially those we care about – going through hard times we want to help, but sometimes we don’t know how….