Christine Joy

Growing up, I was the only person in my family who was visually impaired. At a very young age, I tried hard to assimilate. I did not want to inconvenience...

One of my favorite mantras in life is, “It is important to finish what I start.” I use that phrase literally and figuratively in all aspects of my life, whether...

The 10-year challenge is the latest social media craze, and in honor of this particular challenge, I have decided to reflect on where I was 10 years ago. At this...

A popular African Proverb that many have heard before is “It takes a village to raise a child”. To me, it means that a collective of individuals come together to...

There is no place like home! Early on I learned what my gifts and deficits are. I am great at meeting new people. Not so great at assembling furniture and fixing...

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together as a metaphor for embracing our imperfections. My son and I recently participated in a seven-week program called...

Like many Americans after all the extra time stuck in my home and at the height of the pandemic, I became really eager to do home renovations. Between all the...

What's it like to navigate the city with a visual impairment? Christine shares her experiences. Christine is a Pennsylvania Licensed Social Worker and started a non-profit, Purple House Project PA...

I learned at an early age the importance of cultivating relationships. I have heard different versions of the quote: “you never know who is watching you that may have the...

That awkward moment when you are used to doing something a certain way and then someone throws a monkey wrench into the mix. That happened to me recently. I am...

Christine is a Pennsylvania Licensed Social Worker and started a non-profit, Purple House Project PA, to strengthen, empower and transition women who experience Intimate Partner Violence. A single mom living...

Everything gets better with time... It’s February 6, 2021 and we are still in the midst of a global pandemic; which for me means that my son is still doing...

Seven years later, and I still get nervous when answering the question: “Do you have a disability?” Seven years of experience, two advanced degrees, state of Pennsylvania Social Work Licensure...

I am a person who lives with an invisible disability. Stargardt's is my official diagnosis and it impacts my retina. As a result, it is difficult for me to see things...

I recently decided that it would be really helpful to have a Freedom Topaz at home like I have at work. As a result, I decided to contact Blind and...

Virtual learning requires the majority of us parents to engage in a new, innovative way. Suddenly we are designing makeshift classrooms in random parts of our homes, to making almost...

Recently, I went on a vacation with five incredible women and our children. It was so enjoyable and relaxing that it felt more like a retreat! During the day we...

I have multiple identities. I have shared in the past that I am: female, black, single mom, founder of Purple House Project PA,  Case Management Coordinator at Action Wellness, homeowner...

For my baby shower I asked each guest to gift us with their favorite children’s book in lieu of a card. In hindsight that was an excellent idea because we...

In order to set myself up for success, I have had to accept that certain tools are needed. Therefore, throughout the years I have utilized several assistive devices at various...