Coping with Vision Loss

Using Humor To Light The Way

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A cheerful multigenerational family sharing a meal, laughing together. One of the adults, who uses a white cane, is visibly engaged in the moment, contributing to the joyful atmosphere.

Laughter and Low Vision: How Humor Helps Me Cope and Stay Confident Let’s be honest—losing your vision isn’t exactly a laugh-a-minute experience. There are days when it’s frustrating, exhausting, and just plain hard. But I’ve learned something along the way: a sense of humor is one of the most powerful tools in my coping kit. … Read more

Tools That Actually Heip When Coping With Vision Loss

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Three minimalist icons—two overlapping profiles, a lightbulb, and a heart—symbolize support, mindfulness, and self-care, arranged on a soft beige background.

How I found emotional support that truly made a difference When I first started losing my vision, I expected the physical changes. What I didn’t expect was how emotionally draining it would be. The anxiety, the overwhelm, and the quiet sadness that would sneak up on me—I wasn’t ready for that part. Over time, I … Read more

Understanding Emotional Reactions To Vision Loss

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A flat-style illustration of six emotional icons on a warm beige background, including a sad face, angry face, anxious face, a confused figure with raised hands, a triangle with an exclamation mark beside a checkmark, and a person sitting with head down—representing emotional responses like grief, frustration, anxiety, denial, low confidence, and isolation.

Why what you’re feeling is valid—and what to expect as you adapt Losing vision isn’t just a physical change—it’s an emotional and psychological journey that can take you by surprise. Even if the diagnosis was expected or gradual, the emotional reactions that follow often aren’t. And if you’re anything like I was, you might not … Read more

My Macular Degeneration Diagnosis – The Moment Everything Changed

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An eye doctor explains a diagnosis of macular degeneration to a middle-aged woman during an exam in a bright clinic.

Growing up I was a very shy child. But in adulthood, I became an independent, fairly confident woman. I believed that whatever life threw my way, I’d handle it—and that included the possibility of vision loss. If I ever received a diagnosis of macular degeneration, I told myself, I would face it head-on. How I … Read more

Welcome To My Journey with Low Vision

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When I started losing my vision, I had no roadmap—just questions, fears, and a determination to stay independent.This section of the site is where I share what it’s really been like: the challenges, the small victories, and the things I’ve learned along the way.Whether you’re new to vision loss or you’ve been adapting for years, … Read more

How AFB Has Helped Me Over The Years With Vision Loss

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Woman with a white cane on a path being helped by an instructor

I don’t remember exactly when I first came across the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), but I do remember how it felt: solid, trustworthy, and not overwhelming. At a time when I was still figuring out what vision loss meant for my life, AFB became one of those steady resources I kept returning to—especially … Read more