So when I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I gave it a name Mr P.
Throughout the past 7 years of living with Mr P and I have tried various things:
Boxing, cycling, singing, writing, painting. and theatre.
I’ve also experienced things I never expected and a new more authentic me has started to emerge.
Parkinson’s has changed me.
How hard can it be?
Really hard!
My perspective and priorities have changed, and I’m better for it.
I’m finally finding some peace with My Parkinson’s.
I no longer have to visualise my Parkinson’s as Mr P, as the enemy, something to fight. Parkinson’s although uninvited is part of me.
I’ve also finally realised that I don’t need to take on a certain character, or shape shift to fit in with everyone and please people.
Finally I’m starting to recognise I can be myself, and the Yorkshire cricket loving, slightly awkward, non-viking, dopamine deprived, living in North Notts, Parkinson’s symptomatic person is the real me.
This new website is my farewell to Mr P.
Thanks you Steve Coleman for creating the website, and for his, and other true friends who have stuck with me and helped me get here.
xx