"Hiding has a cost. It shrinks your world. And Parkinson's thrives when you withdraw, when you decide it's easier not to go out, not to explain, not to be seen moving differently."
"Ballet wasn't foreign territory; in many ways it felt like coming home. Even so, when the offer of a place came, I nearly didn't go. I didn't want to meet other people with Parkinson's."
A neurologist diagnosed Parkinson's, a progressive disease with no cure, which initially felt like a sentence to a lonely future. The fear of being a burden in relationships led to concealment and withdrawal. A pivotal moment occurred when a decision was made to join Dance for Parkinson's classes, despite initial reluctance. Dance, a familiar and creative outlet, offered a sense of community and acceptance, challenging the isolation caused by the disease and allowing for personal reinvention.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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