Tag: mental health
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”
How Helping The Blind Can Create A Healthier You
I’ve been a student at the Braille Institute in San Diego for about two years now, and I recently added the title of “Volunteer” to my badge. Yes… I’m crossing over the bridge to a place where helping others, such as the blind, can create a healthier you. … Continue Reading “How Helping The Blind Can Create A Healthier You”
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?”
60 Heartfelt Thoughts To Pick You Up When You Feel Down
“I can’t go to the grocery store (or any store) by myself anymore. I need someone to read things to me and help find different items for me. The different checkers, who have become my friends, have started to notice that I am not… Continue Reading “60 Heartfelt Thoughts To Pick You Up When You Feel Down”
The Emotional Impact of Going Blind and Living with LHON
Starting in 2013, there has been an annual LHON Conference held in conjunction with the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation’s “Mitochondrial Medicine” Symposium. With much thanks to Lissa Poincenot for bringing me on as her trusty sidekick in 2014, I help plan and organize this… Continue Reading “The Emotional Impact of Going Blind and Living with LHON”
Do You Remember The Day You Got Your Diagnosis?
Have you ever received a phone call with some unexpected bad news that changed your life forever? Do you remember the exact day and time? I have, and I remember the day and time I received my diagnosis. On September 24, 2013 –… Continue Reading “Do You Remember The Day You Got Your Diagnosis?”
Finding Pieces Of My Life A Year After Vision Loss
TODAY is my birthday. There were times I wasn’t sure I would, or wanted to, make it here. Somehow, with a lot of therapy, I am here. I made it to my first BLIND birthday. That makes me a little sad and I’ve… Continue Reading “Finding Pieces Of My Life A Year After Vision Loss”
The Plot Twist I Never Saw Coming
I stumbled across these thoughts from a mother of a disabled child. Her words describe, in great detail, the unforeseen plot twist in her motherhood fairytale. I did not have a disabled child come into my life. I did however, have a disabled adult… Continue Reading “The Plot Twist I Never Saw Coming”
Some Days Are Harder Than Others
There are days that I don’t think about being blind. There are days when all I think about is being blind. Today is a day that all I think about is being blind…and It makes me incredibly sad. Today is a day I feel… Continue Reading “Some Days Are Harder Than Others”
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 