I Was Too Young for This Sh*t: A Collection of Comic Relief for Anyone Dealing with Diagnosis, Dysfunction, or a Dysfunctional Diagnosis

By Richie L Pikunis Jr

When life gave him Parkinson's, he gave it punchlines--and a parent-teacher conference he'll never forget. Too young for Parkinson's. Too tired for pity. Too funny not to write it all down. Meet Richie Pikunis: a father, former attorney, accidental comedian, and unwilling host of a neurological circus known as Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease. In I Was Too Young for This Sh t: Parkinson's, Punchlines, and Parent-Teacher Night*, Richie invites you behind the scenes of a life that veered wildly off-script--and somehow became funnier, more meaningful, and more unshakably human because of it. This isn't a sob story. It's a stand-up routine with a heartbeat. With the wit of a guy who's tripped over his own feet and his own words (thanks, brain fog), Richie serves up a collection of true stories that are equal parts absurd, raw, and uplifting. He tackles tough stuff--rigidity, tremors, toddler tantrums--with all the grace of a man trying to carry three coffee cups while his legs decide to freeze mid-step. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll never look at a Target aisle the same way again. Inside, you'll find: Real-life lessons in finding joy when your body won't cooperate Epic showdowns with juice boxes, shopping carts, and well-meaning strangers A love letter to caregivers, fellow warriors, and those silently struggling Side-splitting truths about fatherhood, friendship, and frozen pizza fails A deeper understanding of invisible illness--and the strength it takes to keep showing up Whether you live with Parkinson's, love someone who does, or just need a good laugh and a little hope, this book will leave you feeling seen, stronger, and slightly more prepared for life's next plot twist. Because you don't have to be perfectly healthy to live fully--and you don't have to be cured to be courageous. You just need a sense of humor, a little support, and maybe a dog that knows when to sit on your foot during a rough day. About the Author: Richie Pikunis is a Parkinson's advocate, speaker, and comedy writer who's been making people laugh through diagnosis, disability, and disaster for over three decades. A former criminal defense attorney, he now spends his time writing books, telling jokes, raising kids, and redefining what it means to live well with Parkinson's. He's the creator of DisabledAF.org , Parky Comic , and the Laugh Through It masterclass series. If you're looking for a little light in the dark--or just want to know what happens when a frozen man drops a lunchable on a judge's shoes--he's your guy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5Q2NYZT
• ISBN13: 9798280222182
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 161 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"