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Vulnerability
I was raised to be a fierce advocate. Brutally. I was taught to fight and taught to win. I was told you can’t trust people to come through for you, you cant rely on anyone but yourself. Be the little Red Hen and do it yourself. Vulnerability Podcast I love the movie the “5th Element” […]
You Can’t Do ThaT III
Our families of birth where we grow up and who we choose to call our family have a big impact on us. In the past I’ve had to manage issues with my families by moving away from them. Far away. You Can’t Do ThaT III Podcast There are expectations of roles and responsibilities and legacy. […]
Definitive Disclosure
I’ve come to the conclusion that you might as well wear your disability out on your sleeve. Meaning just live it. Don’t try to hide it just put it out there. People are going to react to you anyway. No matter what you do people are going to reject and run if they are handicapped […]
Blind Man Crap!!!
People want to know why on earth I write about so many things that don’t have anything to do with blindness. Why do you talk about divorce and job hunting and work and social issues. I’ll tell you. I as a blind person perceive and see the world differently than people that fit into the […]
Blindness is Subject Forbidden
A friend of mine seen the blog in its early days and said you can’t write about that. A topic like blindness is forbidden. I understand. Society is so limited by herd mentality. You as an individual may know something or accept something that the group or the herd does not. Effectively you as an […]
Death of Vision
Grief is a regular thing with disability. When your walking in the middle of the road, just like a grape you will get squished occasionally. Or end up like road kill rodent burgers. Enough morbidity. It is very difficult having “residual” vision. Your capabilities are dynamic and sometimes they change for the worse. I’ve never […]
STOP Shaking Your Eye’s
What’s up with your eyes Dude!!!??? Well its a long story. Here is what I understand about my eyes. I have two different sized eyes. So the image I get from one is a different size than the image I get from the other one. I don’t know which one is bigger. Nystagmus: Scanning of […]
I Can’t See You!!!
I am as bad as a two year old. I’m still stuck in the mindset that if I can’t see you you can’t possibly see me. Not true according to my companions. But I really don’t understand what “sighted” people can and cannot see. For me if I can’t see you I must be in […]
Take Care of YOU!!!
My experience with disability has been traumatic. The issues of Rejection Isolation and Self Esteem have been devastating during my lifetime. I have made many wrong decisions and have invested in relationships and pursued careers that have not fed me. Worse these decisions have impacted me greatly as a person. My biggest sin is my […]
Facts About Albimism
Facts About Albinism Index Questions and Answers: What is Albinism? What is melanin pigment? How does melanin form? What Are the Problems with Albinism? What Eye Problems Result from Albinism What Can be Done for the Eye Problems? What Can be Done to Help Children with Albinism in School? How Much Time […]
