Category: Real Talk
I might forget the date, but i will always remember the day
“What does September 24th mean?” a friend asked as we sat in a group at a party. I looked over at him and said “What?”. It was so random and had nothing to do with the current conversation I was having. He asked again.… Continue Reading “I might forget the date, but i will always remember the day”
The power of touching a piece of 9/11
A handful of years ago I was headed to an event in Phoenix, Arizona, when we found ourselves driving thru Gila Bend — a small rural town in Arizona with the population just over 2,000 people. We had heard there was something pretty special… Continue Reading “The power of touching a piece of 9/11”
Showing Up With Vision Loss — Even When It’s Hard
“Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” – Brene Brown When I’m asked to speak about how I pulled myself through the hard stuff after my vision loss, I tend to start flipping through my mental photo… Continue Reading “Showing Up With Vision Loss — Even When It’s Hard”
Living With LHON: Individual Struggles And Common Challenges Of Hereditary Vision Loss
Being diagnosed with a rare disease is often a bolt from the blue, and while each person’s journey is different, there are common challenges that bind patient communities together. Over the last few months, our Living with LHON features has looked at the individual stories… Continue Reading “Living With LHON: Individual Struggles And Common Challenges Of Hereditary Vision Loss”
I Didn’t Expect My Driver To Admit This To Me
I am sitting here with a package of chile-lime mango slices and a cold Stella Artois beer. What motivated me to put myself at risk for heartburn and indigestion with this dicey dietary decision? My Lyft ride home tonight. That’s what. Yep. My evening… Continue Reading “I Didn’t Expect My Driver To Admit This To Me”
Relying On Others | Madisyn Taylor
A deep feeling of gratitude can emerge, as we open to the experience of being helped. Most of us pride ourselves on our self-sufficiency. We like to be responsible for taking care of ourselves and pulling our own weight in the world. This is… Continue Reading “Relying On Others | Madisyn Taylor”
Things Us Blind People Really Wish You Knew | Angela Fowler
Dear Sighted Reader, First a little disclaimer: I don’t mean to offend. I’m a tell it like it is kind of girl with a wicked sense of humor, and I want to both make you think and make you laugh. With that said, here… Continue Reading “Things Us Blind People Really Wish You Knew | Angela Fowler”
Sight Versus Vision | Madisyn Taylor
Vision comes from within and shows us how to navigate the realms of thought, feeling, and emotion. Sight is the ability to see the physical world while vision is the gift of seeing beyond it. Sight enables us to take the physical world in… Continue Reading “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
I spoke at the Foundation Fighting Blindness conference last year and thought I would share the audio recording here on the blog. Now, it’s cataloged on my website – which makes it easier for you to listen, learn, and share it with anyone else… Continue Reading “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
I recently moved from my home of 26 years. When I was on the hunt for a new place, I wasn’t willing to just move into any random house, townhouse, condo, or apartment. No way, and I had my reasons. If you read my… Continue Reading “While House Hunting Blind – These Were Some Things I Kept In Mind”
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 