Tag: Blind
Doctor, I’m Going Blind. Why Won’t You Talk To Me? | Eleanor Lew
Years ago, when my nephew was a toddler, I was crouching in the kitchen, searching for something in the floor cabinet. After finding what I needed, I quickly straightened and cracked the top of my head on the opened upper cabinet door. Ouch! My little nephew… Continue Reading “Doctor, I’m Going Blind. Why Won’t You Talk To Me? | Eleanor Lew”
5 Benefits Of Sharing Your Sight Loss Story
So, you’re legally blind. Were you born blind or did you lose sight at a later age? Is it a big deal in your life, or Is it easy to ignore? Has sight loss made you a stronger person? Have you broken down barriers so… Continue Reading “5 Benefits Of Sharing Your Sight Loss Story”
I'm So Lucky That I Don't Look Blind | Georgie Bullen
What she said. A different perspective. One that I can relate to. ~ GGB As much as we like to think that we don’t make any judgements of people before we know them, my experience is that many do unfortunately judge a book by… Continue Reading “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
When friends or acquaintances, who have low or no vision, find out I am a group fitness instructor, I get asked the same question all the time. “Hey, I want to try a group class at the gym, do you think I can do… Continue Reading “How To Take A Group Exercise Class With Low Or No Vision | Mel Scott”
Blind Reflections | Justin Holland
It was just another day on Twitter when Justin Holland decided to search the hashtag, “#LHON”, to see what would pop up. You see, he also has Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), just like me. Well, whose tweets do you think popped up? Yep.… Continue Reading “Blind Reflections | Justin Holland”
So Yeah, That Happened! | The Cat Toy
We adopted two cats just about a year ago, and I absolutely adore them. Their names are Kingston and Murphy. Kingston is the cool, calm, and collected cat, while Murphy is more of a drunk and disorderly cat. They bonded immediately, despite the difference… Continue Reading “So Yeah, That Happened! | The Cat Toy”
From Passing To Passion – How I Found Strength In The White Cane | Stephanae McCoy
Don’t you just love a good, written from the soul, “white cane” blog? One that honestly tells it like it is? One that you can totally relate to? Yeah, me too!! I recently came across this blog again, and I can truly say, “I… Continue Reading “From Passing To Passion – How I Found Strength In The White Cane | Stephanae McCoy”
Blind Reflections | Dawn McCormick
I Had To Tell My Son He Was Going Blind | A Blind Reflection By Dawn McCormick | In February 2010, Joe McCormick was a happy, healthy 17 year old high school senior when he was diagnosed with Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). LHON… Continue Reading “Blind Reflections | Dawn McCormick”
20 Quotes To Help Keep Your Eye On The Prize This Year
Did you make some big resolutions as you rang in the new year? Did you promise to make hard-core changes and crush some gigantic goals? Like improve your diet, get a white cane, exercise more, read/listen to more books, go back to school, drink… Continue Reading “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
“But, you don’t LOOK blind…”, she said in an irritated tone. The woman was sitting in a space that was saved for me at the top of the stadium bleachers at a crowded high school football game. I had asked her if she would mind… Continue Reading “5 Things To Keep In Mind If Nobody Can Tell You’re Legally Blind”
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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