Insights & Sound Bites

"I'm not excluded from life" 13.06.2024 ↓

Dennis found that many aspects of life with vision loss can be a struggle. Then he found something that turned that around.

"Paying it forward" 30.05.2024 ↓

Judy has lived with progressive vision loss for many years. She's found a way that helps her cope and adjust.

"I stopped hiding it" 16.05.2024 ↓

For years Bill hid his vision loss from others. He was self-conscious about it. Then, he decided to open up.

"These stories help tremendously" 02.05.2024 ↓

For Cynthia, every story shared helps her on her own journey with vision loss.

"That really changed my life" 18.04.2024 ↓

Living with low vision meant Karen was constantly explaining to others what she can and can't see. Then she found a tool that has made a big difference.

"I lost my license and found acceptance" 04.04.2024 ↓

Having to give up the car keys was traumatic for Eugenia. She worried about becoming isolated until she found a new way.

"I found something to do" 21.03.2024 ↓

This week, hear how rediscovering a favorite activity helped Celia find balance as she adjusts to vision loss.

"I pick myself up" 07.03.2024 ↓

Denise can struggle with the slow but continuous loss of vision she's facing. But she's found a way to pick herself up on a bad day.

"I take it one day at a time" 22.02.2024 ↓

Listen in as Vanessa shares what has helped keep her from feeling hopeless and defeated due to vision loss.

"That really sustained me" 08.02.2024 ↓

Stacy shares with us how being honest about her vision loss with her friends and coworkers has made all the difference in the world.

"I've lost...but I've gained" 25.01.2024 ↓

For many, having to give up the car keys due to vision loss is traumatic. Deb felt it too. Then, during a call to arrange transportation for herself, a new door opened.

"How would you help if it wasn't YOU?" 11.01.2024 ↓

Listen in as Anne describes how a question posed to her shifted her perspective for living with vision loss.

"A hobby and so much more" 28.12.2023 ↓

This week, William shares how learning to continue with his favorite hobby, even with vision loss, has been therapeutic—and uplifting.  Here's the link to his website https://www.blindtruths.org/

"The secret was killing me" 14.12.2023 ↓

This week Angela shares how she struggled to get around due to vision loss, how she tried to hide it from others, and what helped her.

"I found my community" 30.11.2023 ↓

This week we hear from Appreciate. She found that a Facebook group, The International Blind Cafe, gave her a source of comfort and encouragement.

"Be careful what I tell myself" 16.11.2023 ↓

Marian's inner voice had her living in fear. Listen in as she shares how she redirected that voice to be more helpful for her.

"The gift that keeps on giving" 02.11.2023 ↓

This week Dorrie shares how technology has made all the difference for her in living with vision loss.

"Holding on to hope" 19.10.2023 ↓

Today we hear from Ed who shares how the source of hope for him has changed with time.

"Don't let this steal your joy" 05.10.2023 ↓

Listen in as Cindy shares how advice from her son helped her adjust to her new normal.

"I didn't have a choice" 21.09.2023 ↓

Listen in as Tim recalls a conversation with a store clerk and how it helped him adjust to life with vision loss.

"It's not my whole life" 07.09.2023 ↓

Listen in as Alice shares a boyfriend's advice from many years ago. Words that give her hope, even today.

"It's not often we encounter an angel" 24.08.2023 ↓

Listen in as Bill shares how a chance encounter changed his perspective on vision loss.

"That was the turning point for me" 10.08.2023 ↓

Listen in as Ruth shares how her frustration and impatience turned around with just one phone call.

"I wasn't living my truth" 27.07.2023 ↓

Listen in as Sam shares how he struggled trying to hide his vision loss-and how he finally turned the corner.

"I keep trying" 13.07.2023 ↓

Listen in as Eugenia describes how her own determination and the support of friends helped her keep moving forward.