I have just had a new tattoo to show my strength and determination to stay strong despite Parkinson's
My new tattoo includes 2 Parkinson's tulips and the motto My weakness is my strength.
I have been diagnosed with a rare form that is progressing quickly and less than 4 years in have been put on levodopa as dopemine agonists no longer work on there own.
I previously lost the use of my left leg but have always remained strong.
I now run a business alongside my daughter selling cakes, cupcakes, and offering outside catering and we also run a small cafe.
Life is hard and I am struggling at the moment but I never give up.
My motto is stay strong and you can achieve anything.

Awinson, your post has cheered me up this morning, I wish you and your daughter all the very best with your business and that you do stay strong. Sometimes it is hard to have a positive outlook on life but you have shown us you c
can be strong and I thank you for your post.

Radzx

awinson - Definitely agree with radar47; your post has given us all a big smile in the office here too. We thought this would be a great story to share on our website 'What would a cure meant to you?' at
http://findacure.parkinsons.org.uk You can upload a photo with your story - though whether you want to do this will no doubt depend on where your tattoo is located which you didn't mention and I thought might be a bit forward to ask about... :)

Thanks again for sharing this. Liz

Lovely story hope you continue to stay strong
Best wishes to you and your daughter in your catering business.

Thanks everyone for the kind replies. I have posted my story as suggested.
There is a picture of my Tattoo as well.
Is there any way my story can be used to help others if so let me know.

love the tattoo

Awinson wow what a tattoo !!!! must of taken ages. Nice place for a tattoo. All the best to you .

Took about an hour and a half and for some reason hurt a lot more on my parkinson's side which is my left side.

Very nice. And the tattoos not bad either.



I'll get my coat.

What a tattoo. Don't think I'd ever be brave enough to have one done.Hope things go well for you; & you're soon feeling better. Best wishes.EM