Tag: visually impaired
From Passing To Passion – How I Found Strength In The White Cane | Stephanae McCoy
Don’t you just love a good, written from the soul, “white cane” blog? One that honestly tells it like it is? One that you can totally relate to? Yeah, me too!! I recently came across this blog again, and I can truly say, “I… Continue Reading “From Passing To Passion – How I Found Strength In The White Cane | Stephanae McCoy”
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”
5 Reasons Why You Might Want To Find Your Tribe
Hundreds of years ago, Marcus Tullius Cicero said, “Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief.” – These words remain relevant today. Nowhere else might this be more true than in the various social media groups, social… Continue Reading “5 Reasons Why You Might Want To Find Your Tribe”
When You Lose Your Sight, Do You Gain Super Hero Hearing?
“Did your hearing get better after you lost your vision?”. I can almost guarantee that someone will ask me this question when having a conversation about my vision loss. Hey, I understand…inquiring minds want to know, and I have no problem answering this commonly… Continue Reading “When You Lose Your Sight, Do You Gain Super Hero Hearing?”
Blind Reflections | Alyssa Price
Seeing The Beauty of Our Family Vacation | A Blind Reflection by Alyssa Price We went to Hawaii and I couldn’t see everything my family did. Being completely color blind (except for blue) and being visually impaired at the same time sort of ripped some… Continue Reading “Blind Reflections | Alyssa Price”
The Girl Gone Blind Podcast Collection
A podcast collection? Yes, I just put it together! This collection contains interesting, insightful, and incredible conversations I’ve had with some fantastic people from many parts of the world. Although you can find links to a plethora of podcasts, and other good stuff, under… Continue Reading “The Girl Gone Blind Podcast Collection”
Moses Of The High Street | Marc Gulwell
It took me an awful long time to even consider picking up a white cane even though I knew it would help me. There was always that stigma of finally admitting yeah, you are blind. I didn’t want to be that guy. So I… Continue Reading “Moses Of The High Street | Marc Gulwell”
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?”
Thoughts For My Child Who Now Has a Blind Parent
For my child who drives to pick up their siblings because I can’t drive. For my child who may need to arrange for a ride from a friend because I can’t give them one. For my child who says “curb!” without even realizing it when walking… Continue Reading “Thoughts For My Child Who Now Has a Blind Parent”
How I Solved Our Family Sock Struggle
Why do family members dislike matching socks so much? Is it just my family or what!?! I did it for years and I didn’t like it either! But, I guess I had to do it because I was the “Mom”. After losing vision, this… Continue Reading “How I Solved Our Family Sock Struggle”
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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