As a caregiver, something is happening to my perspective. A sadness appeared, replacing my usual strength. Chatter and laughter surround me, but a shadow is following, allowing a hollowness to reverberate in my chest. The chatter and laughter help distract me, but sometimes loneliness creeps in, not wanting to be pinned down or eliminated.
With that said, the important thing is to allow your shadow to embrace you only for a short time and then step on it and change directions. The thing to remember is that shadows come and go, they grow longer and shrink. The same happens with moods and reactions so I need to keep in mind that nothing is forever, my sadness will come and go.
Parkinson's is my shadow and I am the learning how to dance with it.