Category: Things To Know
5 Reasons Why You Might Want To Find Your Tribe
Hundreds of years ago, Marcus Tullius Cicero said, “Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief.” – These words remain relevant today. Nowhere else might this be more true than in the various social media groups, social… Continue Reading “5 Reasons Why You Might Want To Find Your Tribe”
Is "Blind" A Bad Word?
I recently had one of those random encounters with a stranger that got me thinking. Thinking about the comfort – actually, the discomfort, that some people have when it comes to saying the word “blind”. Is “blind” a bad word? Based on my past,… Continue Reading “Is "Blind" A Bad Word?”
Things I Didn’t Want To Hear In The Early Stages Of My Vision Loss
You find out that a friend or family member was just diagnosed with a condition that causes permanent vision loss. They have been told there is no current treatment or cure. They may be in crisis, totally devastated, or in shock and denial by… Continue Reading “Things I Didn’t Want To Hear In The Early Stages Of My Vision Loss”
What Is A CCTV And How Does It Help Me To See
What is that big computer screen thingamajig set up on your table?” That’s what they ask. “It’s one of the most important pieces of visual assistive devices in my house. It helps me to see!” That’s what I say. So what is it? It’s… Continue Reading “What Is A CCTV And How Does It Help Me To See”
Not All Blind People | Rachel Finlay
In my 29 years on the planet, it took me 23 of them to properly admit something to myself: I’m blind. It shouldn’t be a surprise but just like for sighted people, I didn’t grow up with a realistic idea of what being blind… Continue Reading “Not All Blind People | Rachel Finlay “
There's More To A Person Than Meets My Eyes
I get asked a lot of questions about what I can, (or can’t), see. It’s okay… I don’t mind. One question I’ve been asked is “if you’re looking right at me, what can you see?” To answer, I go into the usual spiel and explain… Continue Reading “There's More To A Person Than Meets My Eyes”
Together Is Better – 4 Tips For Guiding Blind Walkers
A long brisk walk on a warm and sunny morning. That is something I love to do when I’m not teaching group fitness classes at the gym. I hit the hills alone with my thoughts to keep me company. Alone. All alone. Well, that’s how… Continue Reading “Together Is Better – 4 Tips For Guiding Blind Walkers”
Talk Before You Touch – Advice On Greeting A Blind Person
In life, don’t we all want more happiness and less hot mess? More amazing and less annoying? More personal space and less in-your-face? Did I hear the crowd say “Hell yes!”? I thought so — and I am right there with ya! I’m feeling… Continue Reading “Talk Before You Touch – Advice On Greeting A Blind Person”
5 Things Blind People Should Not Have To Justify To Anyone
I have learned that when I feel the need to justify myself, some part of me is almost always of the opinion that others must be right and I must be wrong. Defending, explaining, and justifying my choices as a blind person is something… Continue Reading “5 Things Blind People Should Not Have To Justify To Anyone”
8 Things You Shouldn’t Assume About A Blind Person At Social Gatherings
I understand it’s hard to know how to accommodate or communicate with someone who has little to no vision. I didn’t know about any of this “blind etiquette” stuff until I lost much of my own vision 3 years ago. I’ve always enjoyed going… Continue Reading “8 Things You Shouldn’t Assume About A Blind Person At Social Gatherings”
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!
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