The Difficulty of Disclosing a DisabilitySeven 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... By Christine Joy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Wearing Assistive Devices for Hearing and Vision LossI want Dumbo's ears! It is not because I want to fly away from the chaos and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hmmm... Maybe that is a good reason for... By Beverly Dame2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Legally Blind OptimistBeing an optimistic sort, I often preach walking on the sunny side of the street, looking through rose-colored glasses, whichever metaphor you want to use. Some people think I am... By Sue LaBar Yohey2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Mental Health Impacts: GriefIt is no secret that a diagnosis of macular degeneration causes some really difficult feelings. How can it not? It isn’t always easy to know what’s happening to us emotionally... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Macular Week Giveaway: Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Macular Week Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The... By abbyschmidt9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Role Does Diet Play with Macular Degeneration?Question: What should I be eating or not eating to hopefully slow the progression of AMD? Answer: Research shows following a Mediterranean diet can be highly beneficial to those with... By Richard Hallberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Before the Fire and After the Flood (Part 1)Our family used to have trouble remembering when things happened. For example, when did we all go away for that beach holiday together? Or what year did we have seafood... By Brown Eyed Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding Support When You Live with a Visual ImpairmentIf you have a visual impairment like macular degeneration, your feelings may range from distress to loneliness to frustration. Plus, if your loved ones have difficulty understanding what you are... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Celebrating Small Victories With Vision LossI used to pity myself for not being able to see well. Feeling sorry for myself came easily because I spent a lot of time focusing on what was going... By Andrea Junge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Time, Patience, and DisappointmentAnyone who knows me will tell you I’m a patient person, but now I realize that it’s something I may need to work on. My injection appointment yesterday has shown... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Dialectical Behavioral TherapyMonday, they “rotor rooted” my right Achilles’ tendon. I had developed tendinosis, a severe form of tendinitis, and my Achilles had become “mooshy.” The doctor cleaned out the moosh with... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Anxiety, Irritation, and Macular DegenerationWith apologies to Mick Jagger, 'I can't get no irritation.' But I can! This week I had to have my Driver's License renewed. Last year when I looked at my... By Sandra Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Flashes That May Not Go AwayIn the first part of this article series, I discussed my newest symptom of macular degeneration, flashing lights. Normally, this would be a reason for concern as flashing lights can... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
I See DifferentlyI 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... By Christine Joy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Macular Degeneration - Why Me?When I was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at the age of 66, I was not too surprised. After all, my mom and my younger sister both had wet... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
A Whole New World, A Whole New YearWe are in the final countdown of 2020. This year started off with promises and hope. 2020 was the start of something grand. Just hearing the sound of 2020, no... By Debbie Havens3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
New Year, New VisionWow. 2020 was definitely a surprise to all of us, wasn’t it? I remember writing my new year article at this same time last year, having NO clue just how... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
That Moment You Realize Just How Much Your Vision Has Changed in a YearI had one of those moments recently where I realized just how much my vision has changed in one short year. For me, those kinds of moments are always a... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Joy of Taking New RisksMost of the time, our lives are fairly stable and predictable. We generally know what’s coming next and plan accordingly. However, every once in a while, we get thrown a... By Linda Hoopes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Believing in a Better 2021I asked Sonia for some topics for pages. I run into dry spells when my muse deserts me. Sonia suggested a piece on my views of 2021. Oh, Lordy... ok... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments