There’s a version of this story some people think you’re supposed to tell. It’s the one where you find the silver lining. Where you talk about resilience. Where you say things like, “We’re managing.” I’ve told that version. I’ve lived inside it. But today I’m not interested in that story. Today I’m angry. And I […]
written by Dawn MacLaughlin, PhD of Rise Above Parkinson’s Originally Published on https://www.yesandexercise.org/
We just received official word from the United States Patent and Trademark Office: Success Stories™ is now trademarked. And while that might sound like a legal milestone, it’s something much bigger. It’s a declaration. Why We Did It Because storytelling, done well, is one of the most powerful forces we have to reshape how Parkinson’s […]
For many of us who live with or alongside Parkinson’s disease, the instinct is to fight. Fight the symptoms. Fight the progression. Fight the unfairness of it all. In a world that celebrates victory, perseverance, and overcoming the odds, the language of battle feels natural. We talk about “beating” disease, “winning” against adversity, or “defeating” […]
There’s a moment in Stand By Me that never lets go of you. Four boys. A narrow, rickety railroad bridge. Water over a hundred feet below. Nowhere to step off. When’s the next train coming? Nobody knows. But we have to go. There’s no going around. On to the bridge. No turning back. And then, […]
For those of you who are just here for the picks, they’re at the bottom. For those who like a story, read on. My history with the Oscars goes back a long way. Not all the way back to the beginning of cinema, mind you, I’m not that old, but far enough that the Academy […]
“You may not think you’re going to make it. You may want to quit. But if you keep your eye on the ball, you can accomplish anything.” — Hank Aaron Communities across the country have begun gathering, sometimes in large auditoriums, sometimes in small support group rooms, sometimes online, to watch Boys of Summer: Short […]
Don’t feel bad. “Uh…” is a very common response. Have you ever watched a kid burst into spontaneous play, giggling, dancing, making up stories on the fly, and wished you could tap into that same carefree energy? For most adults, routines, responsibilities, and stress create mental rigidity. The Jam for Joy provides a fun, supportive […]
“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.” – Willy Wonka Last Halloween, my beard became part of a bit. I dressed as Gene Frenkel, Will Ferrell’s iconic SNL cowbell character. To make the look, I dyed my beard from salt-and-pepper to nut brown. It worked. And it was fun. As […]
A few weeks ago, I did something simple but meaningful: I wrote a fan letter to Adam Sandler. This is akin to throwing a message in a bottle and tossing it to sea. I wasn’t really expecting a reply. I wrote to Adam about his Netflix special Love You , because his show helped shape […]
