[Blindtlk] People How Asking How one Became Blind

[Desiree Oudinot]

Hi,
I think there are two angles to consider here. If, for example, you
became blind after trying unsuccessfully to kill yourself (I knew
someone like that, he shot himself in the head, survived, but was
blinded), I can see how one might not want to talk about something
like that with strangers. Even veterans might have this problem if
their war injuries caused them to lose their sight. In other words, I
can see both sides of this. I think you should only tell people what
you're comfortable telling them. If how you became blind is something
highly personal or traumatic, you shouldn't have to reveal that to
everyone you meet. After all, we don't normally go around displaying
our emotional baggage for all to see, that's considered by most to be
undignified. But for someone like me, who was born blind, or for
people who have lost their sight to things like glaucoma or what have
you, there's no shame in talking about it.

On 5/16/13, wogg le4 <woggle4 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi, I often people ask what is a personal question when they don't
> know one very well. Why do they feel justified in doing so?
>
> I have no difficulty in discussing the subject but don't always think
> it appropriate in the particular context.
>
> this email was prompted by a girl who remarked that she had wondered
> about this all the time she knew me.
>
> I think she's a bit wierd anyway - it just got me thinking, as I'm
> currently stuck on a train sitting beside this girl, struggling to
> make conversation, which I'm finding particularly difficult - she
> really is an annoying individual.
>
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