Maria's Archives
Here is where you can peruse through all my past blogs, as well as guest blogs – dating back to January 2014! ENJOY!
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I might forget the date, but i will always remember the day
The power of touching a piece of 9/11
Be Proud Of Yourself For All The Ways You Survive Your Days
The Inspiration Behind The Book: Guiding Emily | Barbara Hinske
Showing Up With Vision Loss — Even When It’s Hard
Living With LHON: Individual Struggles And Common Challenges Of Hereditary Vision Loss
Blind Reflections | Sandra Pajaro
I Didn’t Expect My Driver To Admit This To Me
Relying On Others | Madisyn Taylor
Things Us Blind People Really Wish You Knew | Angela Fowler
20 Signs You’re Successful Even If You’re Not Feelin’ It
I Ordered From White Cane Coffee And This Is What Happened
Sight Versus Vision | Madisyn Taylor
Supporting A Loved One With Vision Loss – At Home, With Better Communication, And Riding Out The Emotional Rollercoaster | An Audio Recording
While House Hunting Blind – These Were Some Things I Kept In Mind
Blind Reflections | Chrissy Terry
8 Reasons Why You Should Consider Attending A Conference In Person
When Your Son Goes Blind | Camille Dolan
Seeing My Way Through Some Big Life Changes – And Vision Loss Ain’t One Of Them
Using A White Cane Gives Me Confidence And Safety | Mary Hilard
Age Is Just A Number | Learning After Vision Loss
Tales From The Awkward Side | No. 1
Introducing my cane | Dr. Amy Kavanagh
What Does It Mean To Be Enough? | Mel Scott
19 Blind Blessings I’ll Be Bringing Into 2019
What Is It Like To Be Blind At Christmas? | Tamara Gaudet
Blind Reflections | Lynne Nicholson
17 Easy Ways To Make A Blind Person’s Day | A Slice Of Satire
The Best Kind Of Help | Dr. Amy Kavanagh
I’m Not A Fan Of Your Hands
Blind Reflections | Dena Lacis
What Does It Mean To Be Legally Blind? | Derek Daniel
Oh Momma | Molly Johnson
Blindness, Binoculars, And A Beautiful Bride
“Now I’ll Guide You” – The Meaning Behind Her Tattoo
LHON – I Won’t Forget The Day We Met
Empowering My Invisible Disability With A Touch Of Ink
Simple Strategies For Responding To Comments About Your Vision Loss
Listen With The Lights Off: 19 Podcasts About Blindness | Susan Kennedy
GGB Mini | Today Is My 5th Blind Birthday – Here Are 5 Things I’ve Figured Out Along The Way
Blind Reflections | Alison Fordham
I’m A Bad _______ – But It’s Not Because I’m Blind! | Blind Beader
Are Fireworks Worth My Time – Now That I’m Legally Blind?
Staying In The Fight For My Life Without Sight.
How He Sees – A Sister's Insight Into Her Brother's Sight Loss | Shannon Elliott
Blind Reflections | Jonathan Dator
Doctor, I’m Going Blind. Why Won’t You Talk To Me? | Eleanor Lew
5 Benefits Of Sharing Your Sight Loss Story
I'm So Lucky That I Don't Look Blind | Georgie Bullen
How To Take A Group Exercise Class With Low Or No Vision | Mel Scott
Blind Reflections | Justin Holland
So Yeah, That Happened! | The Cat Toy
From Passing To Passion – How I Found Strength In The White Cane | Stephanae McCoy
Blind Reflections | Dawn McCormick
20 Quotes To Help Keep Your Eye On The Prize This Year
5 Things To Keep In Mind If Nobody Can Tell You’re Legally Blind
Giving Up The Key Because I Couldn't See
5 Things To Do When Anxiety Has A Grip On You
One Way To Ignite A Child's Interest In Using A White Cane
Blind Reflections | Chrissy Terry
5 Reasons Why You Might Want To Find Your Tribe
Sight Loss, Addiction, And Depression | A Young Woman’s Journey
When You Lose Your Sight, Do You Gain Super Hero Hearing?
Blind Reflections | Alyssa Price
Embrace The Cane | By Sassy Wyatt
Is "Blind" A Bad Word?
The Beauty Of Resiliency In A Life After Sight Loss
The Girl Gone Blind Podcast Collection
Blind Reflections | Steven Reed
Pride and the Fear of Prejudice: Reflections on Picking Up a White Cane | Eric J. Harvey
Blindness Was The Secret That Weighed Her Down
Be A Badass… Because You Never Know Who’s Watching
Moses Of The High Street | Marc Gulwell
Things I Didn’t Want To Hear In The Early Stages Of My Vision Loss
GGB Mini | My Daughter Got Her License And It Was Bittersweet
What Is A CCTV And How Does It Help Me To See
Not All Blind People | Rachel Finlay
My Transition From Sighted Mom to Blind Mom
How Helping The Blind Can Create A Healthier You
Blind Reflections | Jonathan Dator
There's More To A Person Than Meets My Eyes
What's The Good, The Bad, and The Not So Nifty About Going Blind at 50?
Thoughts For My Child Who Now Has a Blind Parent
Podcast Picks To Inspire You To Dream Big… Not Blind
How I Solved Our Family Sock Struggle
Together Is Better – 4 Tips For Guiding Blind Walkers
My Mom Went Blind and My Life Began To Unwind | Molly Johnson
Who is Girl Gone Blind?
Talk Before You Touch – Advice On Greeting A Blind Person
One of a Special Kind – A Poem about Girl Gone Blind
60 Heartfelt Thoughts To Pick You Up When You Feel Down
5 Things Blind People Should Not Have To Justify To Anyone
The Kindness of Strangers
Things To Remember When You Think Life Will Never Get Better
Stepping Out Of My Blind Comfort Zone
8 Things You Shouldn’t Assume About A Blind Person At Social Gatherings
I Didn't Know Bottles Could Talk
Making Blind Assumptions
The Emotional Impact of Going Blind and Living with LHON
I Summon Strangers To Give Me Rides
I wasn't that Lucky…but, I was Lucky enough!
OMG! Where's My White Cane?
Delicious Enough to Come Back for More
Those Moments That Medicate Us
Lots to Watch and Nothing to See
If All Else Fails… Amazon Prevails
It Takes Two to Tandem!
An Epiphany will set you Free!
You Can’t Replace A Face
Hiding in Plain Sight
Truth is…. My Life is not a total loss!
The 4 Stages Of White Cane Acceptance
GGB Mini | The Gym Members Have My Back!
GGB Mini | I Don’t Like Missing the Show
Blind Reflections | Neil Cox
It Was Time For New Blind Skills And Kitchen Thrills
Another one rides the bus!
Doing more than you have to!
I took a chance and told the world
Say what?? I didn't say THAT!
Where is the joy?
The Show Must Go On For This Band Mom
Halloween Fun & Friendship
It was NOT on the List!
Would I Want To See How The Years Have Treated Me?
Do You Remember The Day You Got Your Diagnosis?
And Then I Stepped Up To The Podium And Told My Story
Finding Pieces Of My Life A Year After Vision Loss
Sight Loss Can Kiss My Lash!
I Do It More Than Your Average Girl
I could be the "Extra Credit"!
What a Difference!
"B" is for…..?
I didn't want to Surrender
It’s not About the Game
Blind Girls can Rock Heels!
The Plot Twist I Never Saw Coming
She Doesn't Look Blind – She Must Be Drunk
That four letter word… C. A. N. E!
Welcome To The Storm… Holding On Tight As I Lose My Sight
Tell Me Who You Are
It's all talk…a lot of talk!
Some Days Are Harder Than Others
These Little Dots Can Help The Blind In Big Ways – And I'm Not Talking About Braille
A Good Friend Will…
Ready Or Not… I’m Comin’ Out!
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