Parkinsons Recovery
Parkinsons Recovery
Looking Down the Barrel
Looking Down the Barrel
Looking Down the Barrel
Wednesday 22nd December 2010
Join Richard Secklin as he shares his journey with Parkinson's, overcoming despair and finding new purpose through resilience and support.
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Get the buttons here!Richard Secklin's Battle with Parkinson's: A Story of Resilience and Redemption
And that's what I am doing and it's what I'm trying to do, and that's why I wrote my story and trying to get my story out to everybody, to let them know that we can find a new purpose...
Ever wondered how a former bodybuilding champion and law enforcement officer copes with Parkinson's disease? In this episode of 'Pathways to Parkinson's Relief', Robert Rodgers sits down with Richard (Rick) Secklin, who shares his tumultuous yet inspiring journey. Diagnosed at 50, Rick faced a whirlwind of challenges—from the dissolution of his marriage to contemplating suicide. But this isn't just a tale of despair; it's one of redemption.
Rick opens up about his controversial decision to use marijuana for symptom relief and the guilt he felt hiding his condition from colleagues. Despite the odds, he found a new purpose in life and now speaks to support groups, offering advice to those newly diagnosed. His story is a testament to resilience and finding hope in the darkest of times. Tune in to hear Rick's compelling narrative, filled with raw honesty and hard-earned wisdom.