Insiders
Turning Parkinson’s Disease Inside Out is a class designed and taught by Robert Cochrane PhD. It follows the template of Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey and the Pixar film Inside Out, focusing on the emotions of Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust.
Most of these stories are written by people with Parkinson’s (or other illnesses) and several are written by their caregivers. Some look at just one or two stages of the Hero’s Journey, while others cover many of the 12 stages.
Fear
by Darryl Bertolucci
“My greatest wish is being able to view PD as a positive factor, finding harmony in discord.”
Sadness
by Doris Martin
“Sadness, you have been a most gracious host in allowing me this time to fully feel the loss and heartache of a dear friend.”
Fear
by Susan Scarlett
Cancer and Parkinson’s Disease; “These two diagnoses are inextricably woven together in me.”