Diary of a YOPD

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Parkinson's, the end of the honeymoon phase and storytelling
It has been a while, and here are some of the reasons why...
 • Iain Liddle
Parkinson's, and a metaphor involving a bear made of ice
Read on to find out about why it's fine to stop reading at all
 • Iain Liddle
Parkinson's, reflections on the first six months, and recommendations
What I've learned, gained and lost in the six months since diagnosis
 • Iain Liddle
What Parkinson's has taught me about friendship
An inevitable consequence of being given an unwanted medical diagnosis is that, at some point, you then have to tell people close to you that you have…
 • Iain Liddle
Parkinson's Packers, people and purpose
Other P's are available...
 • Iain Liddle
Parkinson's and talking about issues with communication
What happens when the traditional means of interaction become more difficult
 • Iain Liddle
Parkinson's, healthcare and AI-powered tech assistance
There is one aspect of the story of my diagnosis that regularly surprises people when I relay it
 • Iain Liddle
What is the point of World Parkinson's Day?
Tulip emojis at the ready 🌷🌷🌷
 • Iain Liddle
Parkinson's, a preemptive 2025 'Wrapped', and attempting to find balance
Adding up the things I hope will start to count
 • Iain Liddle
Do the things you want to do
A reminder that life is about actively doing the things you want to do, whether you have Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease, something else unpleasant or a…
 • Iain Liddle
Parkinson's, Bluesky, community and [heavy-handed emails]
Fresh potential for a positive support network
 • Iain Liddle
I need your help - it'll take two minutes
...and you can do it on your phone or laptop *right now*
 • Iain Liddle
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