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20 Signs You’re Successful Even If You’re Not Feelin’ It
This is not the typical blog topic you would find on my website. It isn’t centered around losing vision or living with blindness. Nope. Not this time. With 2019 being such a challenging year, I found myself gravitating towards personal growth and reflection — struggling… Continue Reading “20 Signs You’re Successful Even If You’re Not Feelin’ It”
I Ordered From White Cane Coffee And This Is What Happened
If you know me really well, you probably know I am a coffee lovahh! As far as I’m concerned, coffee is the nectar of the gods! With today being National Coffee Day, I thought I would share my recent experience with White Cane Coffee.… Continue Reading “I Ordered From White Cane Coffee And This Is What Happened”
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”
Blind Reflections | Chrissy Terry
Will Seeking Compassion And Providing Education About My Sight Loss Ever End? | A Blind Reflection By Chrissy Terry “This is my long Facebook post from 2 years ago (2017). Every single word is still very true today. We are still seeking compassion and… Continue Reading “Blind Reflections | Chrissy Terry”
8 Reasons Why You Should Consider Attending A Conference In Person
There are so many ways to learn new skills, obtain knowledge, and network with others these days. For example, you can read blogs, listen to podcasts, watch videos, or hop on webinars or conference calls just to name a few. You never have to leave… Continue Reading “8 Reasons Why You Should Consider Attending A Conference In Person”
When Your Son Goes Blind | Camille Dolan
Every day, he continued to say it wasn’t a big deal that he had lost his sight, because “a lot of people have it worse than I do.” There is nothing in the parenting manual that tells you what to do, well, ever. For… Continue Reading “When Your Son Goes Blind | Camille Dolan”
Seeing My Way Through Some Big Life Changes – And Vision Loss Ain’t One Of Them
An unexpected diagnosis. Irreconcilable differences. Relocating. A career move. Aging parents. A new home. You might consider these to be big life changes, right? Oh honey, that would be a Yes! They happen to people every day in this thing we call life. Sometimes our… Continue Reading “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
“When you are not totally blind, and you are not fully sighted, you live in a world where sometimes you can see, if the lighting is right, and sometimes, not so much.” – Mary Hilard The Diagnosis “You are legally blind,” the doctor said to… Continue Reading “Using A White Cane Gives Me Confidence And Safety | Mary Hilard”
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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