But I also know that anyone can face a life changing, altering experience tomorrow or the next day or the next day.

She's battled and beat cancer.

She survived a mutiny in her own party.

Now Carol James sharing what she's recently learned.

She has Parkinson's.

It's a progressive neurological disease.

It's not a disease that anyone wants, but it's also not a terminal diagnosis.

You don't die from Parkinson's to die with Parkinson's surrounded by M.

L.

A's and staff from all parties and indication of the respect she's earned, James says she won't be running in the next election.

Health and family taking priority.

But we'll stay on until then.

I have a ham trimmer.

The right now is manageable.

I have to be a little more careful with my balance, but I haven't noticed any other major symptoms.

And so there isn't a need for me right now to start on medication.

Well, no one would be able to tell she has Parkinson's, she says.

It's important they know, because I'm not unique.

They're between 10,000 and 13,000 people in our province were living with Parkinson's.

And many of those people worry about the stigma.

What will happen if they reach out for support?

So speaking about my health helps one person feel comfortable to reach out.

Then it's worth it For City News at the BC Legislature in Victoria I'm News 11 thirties.