Thrive Anyway: 12 Lessons After 12 Years of Chronic Illness and Caregiving

You are living with two parallel realities, two parallel truths. Part of your experience in caregiving and living with a difficult condition is frustrating, maddening, depressing, and difficult.But this is not the only reality. At the same time, you may also experience beauty, love, peace, kindness, and courage.Easily, you will notice the more challenging aspects of your life. But, lean in to find the beauty as well. As you do, I hope you will join me in the valiant attempt to live with resilience.And thrive anyway.

Bruce McIntyre serves as the Executive Director of the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma. He is the author of Parkinson Positive, Graceful Transitions, and Resilient Life. Bruce shares his expert guidance and warm humor with thousands of people each year. As a caregiver for his wife for the past 12 years, Bruce understands the world of chronic illness and caregiving. You can learn more about him at BruceMcIntyre.com