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I’m A Bad _______ – But It’s Not Because I’m Blind! | Blind Beader
I don’t know what it is, but I run across many people in my daily life who assume that blind people are super dependent on others for every little life task, or can do anything and everything extraordinarily well. To muddy the waters even… Continue Reading “I’m A Bad _______ – But It’s Not Because I’m Blind! | Blind Beader”
Are Fireworks Worth My Time – Now That I’m Legally Blind?
After the Fourth of July celebration here in the states, someone said to me, “You know, if I couldn’t see the fireworks show, I probably wouldn’t go. Is it hard for you to sit there while everyone else watches the fireworks?”. I said, “Well,… Continue Reading “Are Fireworks Worth My Time – Now That I’m Legally Blind?”
Staying In The Fight For My Life Without Sight.
There’s been a lot of talk about mental health in the news lately. From celebrity deaths to kids who take guns to school with no plans to come out alive. You can’t help but wonder what was going through their minds. How did they… Continue Reading “Staying In The Fight For My Life Without Sight.”
Blind Reflections | Jonathan Dator
Adventures In Being Legally Blind | A Blind Reflection By Jonathan Dator This winter I was up in Boston at the Copley Place Mall shopping for a leather jacket. When I found one I really liked the employee working at the store said, “But….that’s… Continue Reading “Blind Reflections | Jonathan Dator”
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”
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”
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?”
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”
My Transition From Sighted Mom to Blind Mom
With Mother’s Day upon us here in the states, RNIB Connect Radio (UK) asked me to talk a little bit about my transition from a sighted mom to a mom who is legally blind. To say it was incredibly difficult would be an understatement. I had so many… Continue Reading “My Transition From Sighted Mom to Blind Mom”
What's The Good, The Bad, and The Not So Nifty About Going Blind at 50?
So, what’s the good, the bad, and the not so nifty about going blind at 50? Oh, I CAN tell you! How much time do you have? An hour, or two, or twenty? Ha ha! Well, last week I spoke with Tara Briggs, the… Continue Reading “What's The Good, The Bad, and The Not So Nifty About Going Blind at 50?”
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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