A bit early for Spring, but I have been in declutter mode for the past few weeks and it feels good to get things in order.

This podcast is about uncluttering ourselves, our hearts and our minds of all the negative things that have happened in our lives and the positives we can take from them.

I have been in spring clean or nesting mode this past week or two. Having a clear out of things that I felt I needed in the past and no longer need. Starting afresh as I move forward into the future.

The podcast is about how we are all individuals who may all be trying to manage lives with Parkinson's, but it is important that we are still acknowledged for our individual needs.

A few thoughts on the importance of recognising that a person with Parkinson's experiences their Parkinson's in their own unique way.

Finally today I feel like I have closed the chapter on my life as a Social Worker and with that, I have reclaimed my right to live my life on my terms.

Advocating for your needs and ensuring you get the information you need is very important. Some, I have heard have had up to 3 years trying to get a diagnosis and that can be very difficult. In my blog www.parkiesandme.com I did a post about the challenges of getting a diagnosis. This is the starting point of advocating for yourself in this journey of ours.

A new thing, now I have foot problems!

Meeting with my Parkinson's Nurse and she described me as "an anxious person" . Both my husband and I were surprised and didn't think of me that way.

A lovely day today with my 89 year old uncle and my 11 year old grand-daughter. I wanted to share my thoughts and gratitude for sharing time with both of them.