Category: Mental Health Matters
The Beauty Of Resiliency In A Life After Sight Loss
Few things have such a huge impact on happiness and the enjoyment, depth, and fun of life as the friendships we have. It could be the friendships with people in our community, workplace, gym, or school. Close friendships can evolve with the people we’ve known… Continue Reading “The Beauty Of Resiliency In A Life After Sight Loss”
Blindness Was The Secret That Weighed Her Down
Two-Minute Memoir: Hiding in Plain Sight | By Nicole C. Kear, Author of the book, Now I See You *Originally posted May 6, 2014 on Psychology today As soon as I started going blind, I resolved to keep it to myself. In the beginning, my… Continue Reading “Blindness Was The Secret That Weighed Her Down”
How Helping The Blind Can Create A Healthier You
I’ve been a student at the Braille Institute in San Diego for about two years now, and I recently added the title of “Volunteer” to my badge. Yes… I’m crossing over the bridge to a place where helping others, such as the blind, can create a healthier you. … Continue Reading “How Helping The Blind Can Create A Healthier You”
Podcast Picks To Inspire You To Dream Big… Not Blind
Since losing vision, I have had a hard time getting into the audiobook thing. My mind wanders, I get bored, and I feel like I should be doing 14 other things besides listening to a 250 page novel. I don’t have a favorite author… Continue Reading “Podcast Picks To Inspire You To Dream Big… Not Blind”
60 Heartfelt Thoughts To Pick You Up When You Feel Down
“I can’t go to the grocery store (or any store) by myself anymore. I need someone to read things to me and help find different items for me. The different checkers, who have become my friends, have started to notice that I am not… Continue Reading “60 Heartfelt Thoughts To Pick You Up When You Feel Down”
Things To Remember When You Think Life Will Never Get Better
I‘ve always been interested in all aspects of “personal development”. Some may call it personal growth, self-help, or self-improvement. It’s all pretty much the same thing. I believe we all can use a little mental help every now and then. It’s healthy, not selfish, to want… Continue Reading “Things To Remember When You Think Life Will Never Get Better”
Stepping Out Of My Blind Comfort Zone
I’ve cried enough tears over the loss of my vision to end the drought in California. The shackles of sadness that held me to the ground as I grieved were rarely unlocked. When I thought about ALL the fears I had, and still have, it… Continue Reading “Stepping Out Of My Blind Comfort Zone”
The Emotional Impact of Going Blind and Living with LHON
Starting in 2013, there has been an annual LHON Conference held in conjunction with the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation’s “Mitochondrial Medicine” Symposium. With much thanks to Lissa Poincenot for bringing me on as her trusty sidekick in 2014, I help plan and organize this… Continue Reading “The Emotional Impact of Going Blind and Living with LHON”
Truth is…. My Life is not a total loss!
“Birthdays are good for your health. The more birthdays you have, the longer you live.” Good one! Right?!? Well, TODAY’ is another birthday for me. It’s also my 2nd blind birthday. I really can’t believe it’s been almost 2 years since I was diagnosed… Continue Reading “Truth is…. My Life is not a total loss!”
I took a chance and told the world
One year ago today, I told the world the real truth about my vision loss. One year ago today, I told the world about being recently diagnosed with LHON – Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. One year ago today, my blog was born! Happy… Continue Reading “I took a chance and told the world”
Hello! Here is a little about me. I am a mom of two fantastic kids, group fitness instructor, transformational speaker, blogger, podcaster, and advocate in beautiful San Diego, CA. Oh, and as my website name would suggest, I am also legally blind. Yes, I’m a Girl Gone Blind — and I’m here to tell you all about it!
Girl Gone Blind 