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
The Moment Everything Changed Growing up, I was a shy child. But by adulthood, I’d grown into an independent, capable woman who believed I could handle anything life sent my way. If I ever faced something like macular degeneration, I told myself I’d be strong enough to face it head-on. Looking back now, I realize … Read more
When I first began losing my vision, I had no roadmap — just questions, fear, frustration, and a determination to stay independent. Living with low vision, macular degeneration, and the daily challenges of vision loss has shaped every part of my life, and for years I searched for real stories from people who had walked … Read more
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
