One Godwink at a TimeIt’s been one of those difficult weeks for me, friends. One of those busy weeks filled with more to do than there...reactions3comments
Looking Back, So You Don’t Have ToThere are things that happened and there are things I wish had happened. There are things I’m sorry that happened and things...reactions2comments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactionscomments
Does Macular Degeneration Have to Be So Scary?Spooky season has arrived! October has always been my favorite month of the year. The cooler weather! The sound of rustling leaves!...reactions1comment
Our Five SensesWhile our 5 senses work independently, they ultimately collaborate to help us understand and navigate the world. When some of your senses...reactionscomments
Ask the Health Leader: It's Not Always Easy to Ask for HelpWhether it's the support of loved ones or encouragement from online support groups like this one, asking for help is difficult for...reactions2comments
10-Year ChallengeThe 10-year challenge is the latest social media craze, and in honor of this particular challenge, I have decided to reflect on...reactions1comment
Ask the Advocates: What's on Your Bucket List?Sometimes we need things to look forward to. In this "Ask the Advocate," we take time to learn about a few of...reactionscomments
Daily Challenges of AMDMyopic macular degeneration (MMD) has a sneaky way of making its presence known. My initial indication was one day, about 3 years...reactions3comments
Confessions of a Macular Degeneration Diagnosis: Finding GratitudeI don’t know about you, but my blindness plays a part in every single feeling I have, in every small and large...reactionscomments
Learning to See Through ArtMost evenings you will find me wrapped up in my latest art project. This is the highlight of my day, this time...reactions10comments
Audio Description of Live Theater PerformancesA free visit to a live theater production wasn’t on my radar, but it happened recently. Not only was it free, but...reactionscomments
Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes: Self-Care With AMD“Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes...” That was once my exercise phrase. Now my life is governed by “Eyes and...reactionscomments
Life Is FunnyI have frequently said that life is the funniest thing that will ever happen to you so you might as well enjoy...reactions1comment
That Puzzle That DayHaving had the good fortune to be able to retire at age 54 has been really amazing. It has been 8 years...reactionscomments
A Perspective ShiftIn a recent article, I wrote about how my diagnosis of myopic macular degeneration cured my chronic negativity. Macular degeneration has affected...reactions1comment
Head DownMy husband and I recently had a lovely getaway in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. I wrote previously of the beautiful setting. Our bed...reactionscomments
Emergency Preparedness for the Visually ImpairedAre you a visually impaired person? Do you care for one? Are you prepared for an emergency? For the additional preparations necessary if...reactions1comment
The Elephant in the Room: Charles Bonnet SyndromeIf only we'd known about Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) before my mother developed it. It snuck up on our family quickly and...reactions12comments
