[Blindtlk] An update on my Independence

[Judy Jones]

To many of us this would not be a big deal, you're right, but this would 
depend on what a person is coming out of, what has been expected of them in 
the first place, the attitudes others have around them, most particularly 
family influences and that support system.

Many people come out of a terribly protective environment,or have had no 
opportunities.

Sandra, I truly wish all persons losing their sight would pick up their 
lives as you did.  I also believe the way different people handle losing 
their sight inately shows what kind of problem-solvers they are.  Are they 
overcomers, whiners, or just fearful.  How they handle transitioning into 
blindness may show how they have always dealt with any problem-solving as 
sighted persons.

I have known a few people like you who just picked up life and done what 
they needed to.  Too bad we can't bottle and sell that philosophy because it 
is so necessary.

Judy

-----Original Message----- 
From: Cindy Ray via blindtlk
Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2015 4:20 PM
To: 'S L Johnson' ; 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Cc: Cindy Ray
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] An update on my Independence

Yikes, Sandra. We all make our progress at our own rate. Maybe this is
someone who wasn't as courageous as you. Maybe the person was held back by
others. There are lots of reasons. Could you please exhibit some compassion
for folks rather than stomping on them with your heels? I sure would
appreciate it. We aren't all you.
Cindy


-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of S L Johnson
via blindtlk
Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2015 5:12 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Cc: S L Johnson
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] An update on my Independence

Hurray for you.  Why is this a big deal?  Millions of blind people do these
things every day.  In 1973 just months after loosing my sight I had taught
myself Braille, was traveling independently, graduating from high school and
setting out as featured soloist on an all American Youth concert choir tour
to six European countries.  I became blind, picked myself up with no help
and began living an independent life.  So, as I said, what's the big deal?

-----Original Message-----
From: Roanna Bacchus via blindtlk
Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2015 5:32 PM
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Roanna Bacchus
Subject: [Blindtlk] An update on my Independence

Dear Blindtlk Members,

I would like to give you an update on my independence.  This week I ordered
and paid for my own food at the Chick Fil A on the UCF campus.  I used my
student ID card to pay for my lunch.  I also walked from the parking lot to
the library and found the couch that I uiually sit on.  These are small
steps toward improving my independence.

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