Tag: vision loss
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”
Age Is Just A Number | Learning After Vision Loss
After becoming legally blind at the feisty and fabulous age of 50, I thought there was no way in hell that I would be able to learn how to use my phone and computer in a different way – nor did I want to.… Continue Reading “Age Is Just A Number | Learning After Vision Loss”
Tales From The Awkward Side | No. 1
Since losing my vision, I have said the phrase, “Well, THAT was awkward!” many, many times. Yep. There’s no escaping those cringy awkward moments. They’re a part of life – especially when you’re legally blind. They happen all the time. And yet, the inevitability of… Continue Reading “Tales From The Awkward Side | No. 1”
What Does It Mean To Be Enough? | Mel Scott
When looking back on five years worth of blogs, there are just a few that still feel important for me to read over and over for myself. I think this one especially is worth revisiting. I changed the name because it applies to everyone.… Continue Reading “What Does It Mean To Be Enough? | Mel Scott”
Blind Reflections | Lynne Nicholson
Don’t Limit Yourself | A Blind Reflection by Lynne Nicholson Obstacles can seem insurmountable. Two years ago, if you’d told me that I’d be making quilts on my sewing machine, I’d have thought you were crazy, as I had learned a month prior I… Continue Reading “Blind Reflections | Lynne Nicholson”
17 Easy Ways To Make A Blind Person’s Day | A Slice Of Satire
I came across this little gem on Facebook with no author. I found out that it was originally published on Where’s Your Dog? |November 2015. It’s brilliant, sarcastic, and witty. I thought it deserved to be featured on my blog! Now, who’s in the… Continue Reading “17 Easy Ways To Make A Blind Person’s Day | A Slice Of Satire”
I’m Not A Fan Of Your Hands
I’m becoming more and more aware of something some sighted people tend to do because I’m legally blind. I don’t think they even realize they do it. They probably don’t know just how annoying and uncomfortable it can be. It’s a “touchy” subject, but… Continue Reading “I’m Not A Fan Of Your Hands”
Blindness, Binoculars, And A Beautiful Bride
Recently, there was a photo shared on social media that caught my attention. The photo was posted by Shannon Elliott. It captured a special moment at her brother Brandon’s wedding. The moment when Brandon looks down the aisle at his beautiful bride. He wanted… Continue Reading “Blindness, Binoculars, And A Beautiful Bride”
“Now I’ll Guide You” – The Meaning Behind Her Tattoo
My daughter Molly had just turned 14 years old back in September 2013. Her only concerns were her friends and enjoying her first year of high school. All was good until life threw “your mom is going blind” into the middle of her… Continue Reading ““Now I’ll Guide You” – The Meaning Behind Her Tattoo”
LHON – I Won’t Forget The Day We Met
On September 24, 2013, I met you and you changed my life. My phone rang. I was a bit annoyed because I was getting ready to go out for the night. I did not have time for any chit-chat. I looked at my phone… Continue Reading “LHON – I Won’t Forget The Day We Met”
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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