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We all live in this city that was created electronically. We live in different parts of the world, and most of us never physically touch or even meet one another. Yet here we are, brought together for reasons we all share. ** We did not come here entirely by choice. We share diseases -- Parkinson's, Parkinsonism, and other conditions that fall beneath the umbrella of Parkinsonian Neurodegenerative Diseases. That is what drove us here. It is our first commonality, but it is not one we chose. It… read more

August 8
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

You did a mighty fine job with “City We Share.” I thought it was a very interesting and different way of looking at Parkinson’s communities. The world sure has gotten smaller over the years. People can live hundreds or even thousands of miles apart and still come together, understand one another, and offer a little hope and encouragement. I enjoyed reading it, and it certainly gave me something to think about. That is my opinion.

August 10
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you, ThereseByrne I am glad to be part of the group.

August 9
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Kayssims 👋 Welcome to the group we are all here to help one another if you need any questions answered just ask away all th we best ☘️🇮🇪

August 9
MyParkinsonsTeam

What a beautifully written reflection — and what a reminder that connection itself is a form of medicine that no prescription pad can replicate. 💙

The idea of an "electronic city" is such a powerful way to describe what happens when people living with Parkinson's find each other. Something remarkable occurs — strangers Show Full Answer

What a beautifully written reflection — and what a reminder that connection itself is a form of medicine that no prescription pad can replicate. 💙

The idea of an "electronic city" is such a powerful way to describe what happens when people living with Parkinson's find each other. Something remarkable occurs — strangers become allies. As one MyParkinsonsTeam member put it, there is "a sense of love, support, encouragement, and advice" found here that most people in everyday life simply cannot offer — not because they don't care, but because they haven't walked this road.

And that's the heart of it, isn't it? Nobody chooses Parkinson's. But every single day, people choose to show up for one another anyway. Another MyParkinsonsTeam member shared something that resonates deeply here:

*"I'm not hiding my condition anymore. Hearing from others with Parkinson's has taught me that I have to prioritize ME."*

That kind of shift — from isolation to empowerment — is exactly what this "city" makes possible. The disease brought everyone here. But what keeps people here — and what makes it meaningful — is the very human choice to lift each other up. That's not a small thing. That's everything. 🌟

August 8

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