Hope: The Most Misunderstood Medicine

When I first heard the words “I think you have Parkinson’s” from a Neurologist back in 2021 I thought my life was over.  My husband and I sat in the parking lot outside the clinic and cried.  I didn’t stop there.  I cried for days, alone mostly, I...

Can I still be a mom?

“Do you have any questions?” Questions?! I’m not even sure what Parkinson’s is, let alone know what questions to ask. Yes, I have one: “Can I still be a mom?” I was 34 years old with three young boys, ages 1, 3, and 6, when I heard the dreaded words: “It’s...

Speechless

“I don’t know what to say,” they inform me. I told them back, “you don’t need to say anything, just stay with me- because sometimes it hurts. “I don’t know what to do.” they tell me, wringing their hands, bowing their heads in defeat. I take their hand in mine, even...

Inspired by Courage, Driven by Hope

World Parkinson Congress 2026 in Arizona was more than a conference for me — it was a reminder of the strength, resilience, and incredible positivity that lives within the Parkinson’s community, and the YOPD (Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease) community. Throughout the...

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