My Story Song
In August 2025, I had a seizure for the first time in my life. After a couple of days in the hospital and some testing, thankfully, the doctors could not find a cause for the seizure, and I was released to go home. When anyone has a seizure, though, you are not permitted to drive for six months for safety reasons. Though I understood the rationale behind the driving restriction, it was very difficult for me to lose that independence. After moping around for a month, I called
4 days ago6 min read
Parkinson’s at 28 Years: the Good, the Bad, and the UGLY; – Part 2
Before you read further, I want to be upfront that the next section will cover what I consider some of the worst symptoms of my Parkinson’s to date. If you have a weak stomach, maybe you should stop reading now. Everything from here on will be about as unglamorous as it can get. I will also preface this section by saying that every case of Parkinson’s is different - you may, or you MAY NEVER have some of the same symptoms I have. I have had PD for 28 years now. My goal here i
5 days ago5 min read
Parkinson’s at 28 Years: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - Part 1
It’s been five years since my last post - and as of January 2026, I’ve officially been grousing about Parkinson’s for 28 years. Yes, Parkinson’s and I are still in a relationship, and, if I were on a dating site, I’d have to check the “It’s Complicated” box as the best descriptor of our current status. We’re definitely together, but not exactly on speaking terms. I have found this update (and the fact that it might require 3 - 4 parts) quite difficult to pen for you. The past
5 days ago5 min read
Another Anniversary
I last wrote of my symptoms 3 years ago, and I am surprised how different my PD looks today. Some of my symptoms have improved,
Feb 17, 20216 min read
Parkinson's, Twenty Years
Twenty years is a long time to be sick. I was 29 when my symptoms began, and I found it easy to spend the first 10 years in denial.
Jan 31, 20216 min read
