The image shows a middle-aged man standing between parked cars in a parking lot outside a shopping mall. He is wearing a brown blazer over a checkered shirt and blue jeans, and he is focused on his smartphone with a grimace of frustration on his face. The background includes several parked cars, shopping carts, and blurred figures of other people, indicating a busy outdoor commercial area. The lighting suggests an overcast day with soft natural light.
Hello,
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease on May 25, 2023. At the time, I was only vaguely aware of Parkinson’s — primarily from articles in People about Michael J. Fox. And I didn’t know anyone with the disease.
Now, I know a lot more about the illness, and I’ve joined the Parkinson’s community in my hometown of Portland, Oregon.
I’ve found that writing helps me think through challenges, and this illness definitely qualifies as a challenge. I’ve started Shakin’ Street to help me think through the various obstacles, tools, and resources that a newly-diagnosed Parkinson’s patient encounters along the way.
I hope some of these posts help you address and tackle your own challenges.
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