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Gloucester Point, VA

Can you even remember what it was like to wake up and have a normal day?

September 5, 2025
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Members reflected on the question of what it felt like to have a 'normal' day, with many sharing that they can no longer remember that feeling... Read more

Members reflected on the question of what it felt like to have a 'normal' day, with many sharing that they can no longer remember that feeling due to living with Parkinson's disease. Several members offered a comforting perspective, noting that 'normal' is different for everyone and that accepting a new version of normal can bring peace, while others encouraged staying active and finding joy in adapted versions of favorite activities like fishing or riding. A recurring theme was the mix of grief over lost abilities and resilience, with members reminding each other to laugh, lean on community, and embrace what is still possible.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member, "Normal" is a setting on a washing machine" (Erma Bombeck). I've never been normal a day in my life.

September 6, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member some times I do ! Oh wait a minute that's before I wake up

September 8, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

No, I cannot remember what it was like to wake up and enjoy a normal day. I wish I could.

September 16, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I hope I didn't offend anyone by asking that question it's just that I see my friends still riding their motorcycles and I can't !! and some talking about going fishing but I can't even stay balanced on a hardwood floor much less a moving boat and I'm still feeling the loss so I guess with God's help I'll try to move on!!

September 9, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member
September 5, 2025

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