For those of us who have had a number of difficulties in our lives, it is good to remember some of those tougher times. To remember that we got through them and now we will face this interloper - Parkinson's - and face him head on and our resilience will get us through.

Sometimes what people see in us, can be difficult to accept as it may differ greatly from our own view of who we are. I identify with the concept of 'Imposter Syndrome' as I have never felt completely confident in what I do. I felt that I externally projected an image of a confident person when in truth I am at times very lacking in confidence.

It has struck me today how much our earlier lives can influence how we think and feel even 60+ years later...

Often lately it seems that there are small changes that could easily be missed. One of those for me is anxiety which I would not have had so much before. However, I am trusting in myself that I will know how to react to anxiety causing situations.

My thoughts on what I need to achieve things in my life. I need to be treated as an individual, with my own needs and ways of learning and to account for the health challenges that face me and to still be able to do things that I love.

Particularly bowls!

Some ruminations on how we were brought up and how that upbringing may help with what we face today. We were taught to be independent and to think through things ourselves. We learned to get through tough patches and challenges from an early age and this will stand us in good stead for Parkinson's challenges.

Some thoughts on the Quantum leap from being a Mum in control of Christmas celebrations and how Christmas has evolved.

A light-hearted poem about how the world might see us at different ages and stages.

Every now and then I drop a poem in the mix. It is another way for me to work through thoughts and feelings about some big stuff. Like many Parkies is not the only malady that plagues me!

A phrase I've used many times in my life, so many times we do things 'just in case'