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Karen - You are NOT alone - I have learned that in the past 10 months. My name is Linda. and I was diagnosed 10 months ago. I am 50 now, 49 when I heard those words, "You have Parkinson's Disease." As you can probably tell, I am working through this myself. The ironic thing, 6 months before diagnosis, I had said to my husband, "Well, I'm past the age for M.S., now I pray I don''t get Parkinson's Disease." I am a nurse, and work with some P.D. people. But between my God and all the great people I've met through this wonderful machine, I will and am coping. Sure, I have fears, but as with any situation one might face, these are able to be faced. My kids are adults, so I can't give you any suggestions about your child except to tell you to love her.Check out any support groups there might be in your area - if you are the only young person, don't give up. We need young blood in our groups to get up and be an advocate for P.D. Education is the word - to our family, friends ,and general public. I'm here if you need to talk,rant and rave, cry, or laugh.God's blessings be on us all. Linda