Dialectical Behavioral TherapyMonday, they “rotor rooted” my right Achilles’ tendon. I had developed tendinosis, a severe form of tendinitis, and my Achilles had become...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
My Magic Shoes: An Answer to Pre-Injection WorryYup, me too. I get the pre-injection worries, angst, fear and disquiet. Not quite the blues but close. I worry that my...reactions21comments
Creating“Oh St Lucy, preserve the light of my eyes so that I may see the beauties of creation, the glow of the...reactions1comment
Not the Lights I Planned to See this ChristmasIt’s been an unseasonably warm few months here in the midwest. I’ve been taking complete advantage of the nicer weather and enjoying...reactions1comment
Finding Support When You Need ItRemember when you were first diagnosed with AMD? Of course you do, it was frightening, confusing and depressing! I for one, wish...reactions1comment
You Can Bank on It!Every morning I walk (sometimes struggle) up the fairly steep hill from home to our shopping village, about a kilometer away. I...reactions3comments
10 Days of GratitudeThe holidays have arrived! I have made it a priority this season to slow down and not let the season's inevitable craziness...reactionscomments
'Tis the (Pandemic) SeasonSomehow time has sped forward at an impossible rate of speed. I know we have all said it, how can nine months...reactions1comment
The Anxiety of "What Ifs"Although I don’t think it is going to last too long, I am excited we are all being “paroled” this week. Released...reactionscomments
A Macular Degeneration CarolWe all know the ol’ Christmas story, A Christmas Carol, about Ebenezer Scrooge. You know, the guy who hates Christmas because it...reactionscomments
Video CallsAs we navigate a holiday season confounded by a worsening global pandemic, it is once again time to make lemonade out of...reactionscomments
3 Lessons on Seeing the Brighter SideNo matter your diagnosis or how long you have been challenged with macular degeneration (MD), we all know there is definitely a...reactionscomments
