Hanukkah

When I Stopped Decorating for Hallmark, and the Holidays Changed

Dec 12, 2025

Chronic illness, fatigue, health, Parkinson’s, Uncategorized

Christmas, family, fibromyalgia, Hallmark, Hanukkah, health, holiday, holidays, life, Parkinson’s

Everyone wants a picture-perfect Hallmark movie Christmas, right? The house decorated inside and out, ready to win the neighborhood light-display prize. Right?But what we conveniently forget are the parts of the movie where the main couple has a dramatic breakup, or Grandma gets rushed to the hospital because she’s winded and everyone fears her heart…
“Navigating Social Gatherings with Parkinson’s: A Letter to Share Understanding”

Dec 16, 2024

Chronic illness, emotions, mental-health, Parkinson’s

apathy, autism, Christmas, emotions, fibromyalgia, Hanukkah, holiday, in pain, mental-health, New Year’s Eve, overwhelmed, Parkinson’s, parties, party, social emotional, stressed, tired

Social gatherings can be challenging when you’re living with Parkinson’s. (AND Fibromyalgia, Autism and similar conditions.) During this busy season of parties and events, I often find myself reflecting on how best to navigate these situations. I wanted to share an open letter I’ve written—something that helps put my experiences into perspective and might resonate…