My journey with Parkinson's

I wrote this many years ago as part of my degree course. Internet dating was very new at the time and I was on a dating site myself. So, I wrote this poem. I hope you enjoy it.

18 Dec 20244min

How do we know what is precious, if we don't ask and how can we be annoyed/angry at someone who couldn't possibly know that it is more than just a thing!? Inspired by something that happened in hospit...

18 Dec 20244min

On 15/12/2020 I was diagnosed with Parkinson's. It has changed my life in so many ways, while I remain a 'slow burner' as it hasn't made me deteriorate in my functioning much at all.

15 Dec 20248min

In this podcast I talk about Christmas and an awareness that it is not always a happy time for people. Also, the term 'Loved Ones' that I have always detested and why. I also acknowledged that in two ...

13 Dec 20246min

This is one of many poems I have written over time. I have been writing poetry since I was 5 years old. Strangely, since being diagnosed with Parkinson's I have been able to write more poetry and of a...

12 Dec 20245min

I am using a walker due to pain issues with a back injury. I hate it if I think people think my Parkies has progressed. I don't know why, there is no logic to this, but I do! So, this is a funny incid...

12 Dec 20243min

I've been retired since early May this year. So, I am at home on my own much more. I am trying to keep busy, but with my pain issues that's not always easy.

10 Dec 20245min

It's always good to stop and review how things are going I think. To take a step back and ask yourself how life is from time to time. Am I still doing and achieving the things I wanted to at this stag...

8 Dec 20241min