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Shopping, Blindness, and Light Sensitivity: The Hidden Struggles We Face
December 6, 2019
Unless you’ve recently switched to exclusive online orders, delivery services, and the wonderful world that is Amazon Prime, you have to go shopping at some point. Here, I'll discuss what …Read More »
When Depression Returns Like a Wave: Recognizing the Signs and Making a Plan
November 23, 2019
My experience with my returning depression, what depression is like for many people, and what I do to work my way out of my depression. Plus a FREE downloadable checklist …Read More »
You Don’t Look Blind: Accusations of Faking Blind and Other Invisible Disabilities
October 19, 2019
When describing myself as legally blind, I’ve received some shocked looks. I’ve also been accused of “faking” my blindness while learning to use a white cane in college. I’ve also …Read More »
How Do Blind People Read? Reading Mediums and Tools for the Visually Impaired
October 12, 2019
How do blind people read? The short answer is however they can. Some people who are blind or visually impaired use braille and audiobooks, but often many of us read …Read More »
Was University Worth It? Thoughts from a Non-Traditional Graduate
September 7, 2019
With the struggles this generation has had with finding work that matches their degree, many of us are asking ourselves if that university education was worth all the time, effort, …Read More »