[Blindtlk] People How Asking How one Became Blind

[Mike Freeman]

But how do we square this for ourselves with the NFB position that (a) it is
respectable to be blind and (b) that with training and opportunity,
blindness can be reduced to a physical nuisance? It seems to me that
discomfort at discussing the topic is tantamount to being discomfited by
one's own blindness.

Just my $0.02-worth.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy
Handel
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 6:26 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] People How Asking How one Became Blind

Well, I think people are just curious.  But, if you don't want to share this
kind of personal information with someone, just tell them you're
uncomfortable talking about it.

Cindy

-----Original Message-----
From: wogg le4
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 6:05 PM
To: blindtlk ; indtlk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Blindtlk] People How Asking How one Became Blind

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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