Internal Tremors and Parkinson’s Disease

I’ve always considered myself cucumber-calm. Cucumbers have a high water content, causing them to feel cool to the touch, even on a hot, sultry day. I am calm as a cucumber. I’m not easily riled, upset, angered, or surprised. My moods don’t fluctuate wildly. I’m...

Oh Crap! It’s Parkinson’s

When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in my 40s, that first year felt disorienting and uncertain. Two unexpected anchors helped me find my footing again: practicing gratitude and connecting with the Parkinson’s community. The people I met — individuals living...

Hope, On Screen and Beyond

 Watch on YouTube @AppleTV Parkinson’s is not one story — it’s many. On Shrinking, Harrison Ford shows the vulnerability and grit of living with the disease, while Michael J. Fox stands as living proof that a diagnosis doesn’t define a life. For the Young Onset...

This Isn’t About Staying Positive

It’s easy to believe that optimism is the most important thing we can carry through a hard life. A good attitude. A positive mindset. The ability to look on the bright side and keep smiling no matter what. Young onset Parkinson’s cured me of that belief. Living with...

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