My Menopause Blog

“Although, at present, uninformed as to the precise nature of the disease, still it ought not to be considered as one against which there exists no countervailing remedy.”

— James Parkinson, 1817

The last 10 days have been rough. The Parkinson’s recovery program that I’m following is technically easy but results in physiological changes that are no walk in the park. Actually, it’s no walk anywhere. I’m barely leaving the property.

Yup I can honesty say this is the hardest physical challenge I’ve ever faced. But I can face it because it makes sense to me. I understand this new paradigm of thinking about Parkinson’s. And like James Parkinson, I don’t believe Parkinson’s is incurable.

I’m also overwhelmed by the plethora of support - grateful for it, humbled by it, in need of it and somewhat baffled by it. I’m receiving with as much grace as I can muster.

Lots of emo-baggage is showing up too. Just to be sure I’m checking the claim check tags for identification and wouldn’t you know, it’s all my stuff - old fear, fear, fear.

And so it goes. Spring brings birth and new beginnings.

I’m ready.

Sue Richards