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"I really got into the things I could still do"

2025-01-09--:--

Diabetic retinopathy has taken more and more of Charles' vision. To cope, he is learning new approaches to life AND leaning into areas of passion that don't rely on sight.

"I was given a ticket to travel without embarrassment"

2024-12-25--:--

Bruce's vision had been decreasing for years. When it reached the point where he was tripping over objects and bumping into people, he felt embarrassed and kept his vision loss a secret. His wife convinced him to try something new.

"You start doing what you can"

2024-12-11--:--

Marie grieved the loss of her vision, and still does. Yet, on a sunny August morning, she came to a realization that made all the difference in the world.

"I get out there and I still do what I can"

2024-11-20--:--

Terry's doctor told him, "There's nothing more we can do. You'll never drive again," and he was distraught. Then he recalled his military days as a Marine and sailor, and that got him through.

"It's psychological, physical, mental, and spiritual"

2024-11-13--:--

When Emma lost her sight in just a few months, she struggled to cope. She felt alone, her insecurities grew, and self-esteem plummeted. With time, she came to a new understanding and that helped her tremendously.

"You don't have to see it to feel it"

2024-10-30--:--

Dave calls his experience with vision loss a slow torture. In the face of this, however, he has found a sense of inspiration in explorers, history, and an activity you wouldn't typically connect with vision loss, sightseeing.

"They're very comforting"

2024-10-16--:--

When Albert's vision decreased to the point that he could no longer read print anymore, he found it stressful. But he's found a new source of comfort that helps him quite a bit.

"It's a part of me now"

2024-10-02--:--

Jayne can feel isolated living with her eye disease, spending much of her days forcing herself to focus on things that have become blurry. The stress can be overwhelming, causing her to shut down. But there's one area of life that now brings her more joy than ever before.

"It gave me hope that I could do this"

2024-09-18--:--

When Jeffry lost his sight, he felt a loss of control, a loss of dignity. Then, he began his long road to empowerment, one small goal at a time.

"My emotions were everywhere"

2024-09-04--:--

Marilyn went through bouts of anxiety and depression with her vision loss and still grieves the loss several years into her journey. She also decided to do something for herself which has helped tremendously.

"I have my bad days and my better days"

2024-08-21--:--

Learning to live with vision loss wasn't always easy for Pam. But with time, her bad days are fewer.

"I found some direction"

2024-08-07--:--

Jennifer didn't know what to do or who to go to for help as her vision was fading. Then, by chance, she found some help. She found some direction. The book referenced in this episode is "Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight"

"My phantom vision"

2024-07-24--:--

When Carmel heard a Hadley podcast, it helped her understand what had been happening to her along with her vision loss—something she had nicknamed her "phantom vision." Carmel mentions an episode of our sister podcast, Hadley Presents. Here's a link to that episode on Vision Loss and Charles Bonnet Syndrome.

"I love to cook and I'm not stopping"

2024-07-10--:--

It was tough for Linda to give up driving and she was heartbroken when reading became difficult. She felt her world was shrinking. But then she asked for help.

"I'm not alone"

2024-06-26--:--

Ashia felt all alone in her vision loss. No one around her knew what she was going through. Then she found something that gave her hope.

"I'm not excluded from life"

2024-06-12--:--

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"

2024-05-29--:--

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"

2024-05-15--:--

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"

2024-05-01--:--

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

"That really changed my life"

2024-04-17--:--

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.

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