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    Elrica Tanu
    Sep 2, 2020

    The one thing that you need to know…

    …about Parkinson’s disease is that it sucks. But not for the reason you think.

    In my experience, physical pain and limitations can be overcome. Mainly with medication which works well enough.

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    Elrica Tanu
    Jul 20, 2020

    In The Arms Of A Stranger

    The first time I needed a wheelchair to get around was last year, about this time.

    I was making my way home from the office. The train station was nearly within sight when I started limping.

    I stopped and tried to wiggle my right…
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    Elrica Tanu
    Jun 12, 2020

    The time I told my boyfriend to leave me

    It had been so long since I brewed a cuppa that I needed to…

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    Elrica Tanu
    May 26, 2020

    The time I started shaking

    I was looking forward to catching up with S. We hadn’t seen each other for…

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    Elrica Tanu
    May 24, 2020

    About the blog

    “You are so inspiring.”

    It was Hannah’s last day. She was one of the researchers working on the medical…

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    Elrica Tanu
    May 23, 2020

    The time I had a panic attack

    I breathed in deeply.

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    Elrica Tanu
    May 21, 2020

    The time I sought a second opinion

    “The most important thing is not to kill yourself.”

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    Elrica Tanu
    May 19, 2020

    The time I received the worst news ever

    “Parkinson’s Disease… is incurable, right?” I bit back panic…

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