This is Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton, a Democrat, and the House of Representatives from Virginia.

And we'll play this and then we'll move forward.

This was today she recorded this today and put it out on her social media.

If there's one thing that Democrats and Republicans can agree on, set Parkinson's disease sucks.

Today on World Parkinson's this day I'm here to tell you that I've come to learn this first hand.

And that's because I've learned that I, too, have Parkinson's or what some people call PD for short.

Before I say anything else, let me share this.

I'm doing well.

We have a positive attitude and we have the strong support of so many family, friends, and loved ones.

The diagnosis of PD is often misunderstood, so I'd like to tell you what it actually is.

PD isn't movement disorder.

It starts in the brain and affects people's bodies in different ways.

Over the past two months it has primarily affected my speech at how my mouth moves.

Later as I speak more quickly now, it has also affected how I walk and keep my balance.

But Parkinson's is not, is an untreatable disease, cognitive impairment, or a death sentence.

So please, you're welcome to empathize, but don't feel sorry for me.

I'm working with my doctor on a treatment plan that addresses my symptoms and give you a feeling good and staying strong.

I've been focused on legislation, voting in Congress, traveling around my district,

hosting a consistent service events, and visiting with local businesses in school is all just like normal.

I'm not going to let Parkinson stop me from being me.

I'm confident that as I work with my doctor to get the treatment I need, I can continue being a working mom,

an active member of our community, doing what I love, and I set more of the two objectives of my life doing.

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