Tag: LHON
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.”
How He Sees – A Sister's Insight Into Her Brother's Sight Loss | Shannon Elliott
Imagine. Imagine living your life normally and then all of a sudden losing your vision. Imagine being 25, living on your own, working at your dream job, being seven hours away from your family and becoming legally blind. … Continue Reading “How He Sees – A Sister's Insight Into Her Brother's Sight Loss | Shannon Elliott”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Giving Up The Key Because I Couldn't See
Traveling back through your life’s timeline is easy – thanks to “Facebook memories”. Scrolling through the pictures and posts is fun and it allows you to reminisce about the good times. But, what about the not so good times? Facebook serves those up too.… Continue Reading “Giving Up The Key Because I Couldn't See”
5 Things To Do When Anxiety Has A Grip On You
Living with vision loss can also mean living with anxiety. This I know. There were a lot of things I took for granted when I was fully sighted. Being able to see who, or what, was around me was one of them. Not having… Continue Reading “5 Things To Do When Anxiety Has A Grip On You”
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 