Tag: vision loss
My Mom Went Blind and My Life Began To Unwind | Molly Johnson
Being 14 years old already sucks enough or at least I thought it did. Then throw in your mom going blind within a matter of 8 months…it was more than this young teenager wanted to deal with. Adding that into my melting pot of… Continue Reading “My Mom Went Blind and My Life Began To Unwind | Molly Johnson”
Who is Girl Gone Blind?
Who is Girl Gone Blind? How did I get to this point? What’s my deal? Have you ever heard my story? T. Reid of “Reid My Mind” really captured what it was like to unexpectedly lose my vision in this interview on November 30,… Continue Reading “Who is Girl Gone Blind?”
One of a Special Kind – A Poem about Girl Gone Blind
I was so incredibly flattered when RNIB Connect Radio’s favorite poet in residence, Linda Raskin, gave me a shout out on air. She wrote this sassy little poem about GGB, and I just could not keep it to myself! It’s brilliant! ONE OF A SPECIAL… Continue Reading “One of a Special Kind – A Poem about Girl Gone Blind”
5 Things Blind People Should Not Have To Justify To Anyone
I have learned that when I feel the need to justify myself, some part of me is almost always of the opinion that others must be right and I must be wrong. Defending, explaining, and justifying my choices as a blind person is something… Continue Reading “5 Things Blind People Should Not Have To Justify To Anyone”
The Kindness of Strangers
“Kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” ~Mark Twain My friend and neighbor, Sheryl, has been helping me with various things over the last few years. From driving, navigating the stores, to simply walking with me and… Continue Reading “The Kindness of Strangers”
8 Things You Shouldn’t Assume About A Blind Person At Social Gatherings
I understand it’s hard to know how to accommodate or communicate with someone who has little to no vision. I didn’t know about any of this “blind etiquette” stuff until I lost much of my own vision 3 years ago. I’ve always enjoyed going… Continue Reading “8 Things You Shouldn’t Assume About A Blind Person At Social Gatherings”
I Didn't Know Bottles Could Talk
SHUT the front door! Are you kidding me? WHY has no one told me about this?? I have been legally blind for almost 3 years and I’m just now finding out about these! This blind find needs to be shared!! What the hell am I… Continue Reading “I Didn't Know Bottles Could Talk”
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”
I Summon Strangers To Give Me Rides
As children, our parents told us to never get in a car with a stranger. Even if they promise you candy and cute puppies…you don’t get in the car. Well, I have a confession. I get in cars with strangers. Yep. They know what… Continue Reading “I Summon Strangers To Give Me Rides”
You Can’t Replace A Face
I miss my family and friends so much. They didn’t go anywhere…. In fact, I see many of them everyday. There IS something different about them. There IS something different about me. The difference is that I’m legally blind and their faces do not… Continue Reading “You Can’t Replace A Face”
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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