[DSM-Iowa] Groups and Work.

Wed Oct 14 19:36:42 UTC 2020

I could be interested in the bi-worlder discussion.

I do write occasionally but only by inspiration rather than regular activity. Not sure if discussion would improve that.

From: DSM-Iowa <dsm-iowa-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Michael Harvey via DSM-Iowa
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 2:28 PM
To: Des Moines Chapter List, NFB of Iowa <dsm-iowa at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Michael Harvey <mharvey at nfbi.org>
Subject: Re: [DSM-Iowa] Groups and Work.

Good questions Mary. We will compile a list of ideas and then reach out to people wanting to lead or facilitate each group. I think rotating facilitators would even be something to consider. This gives us as a group the chance to hear from several voices, and it also gives others a chance to lead. As far as hearing about faking or feeling like you don't fit into either world at times, that's something I've heard from many people, and I'm sure lots of  people on this list have heard the same or felt that way also. Be safe going back to work, and thanks for your input. 
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On Oct 14, 2020, at 1:59 PM, Mary McGee via DSM-Iowa <dsm-iowa at nfbnet.org <mailto:dsm-iowa at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Hello! 
              Half of October is almost gone now!  I’m overjoyed to say that I return to work on Nov. 3rd!  Yes!  I’m going to be useful again and be able to wear all my nice clothes! They don’t have much of a dress code, but I’ve been wearing the same few things since I’ve been home that I need a lively change!  I even located all the winter things and the boots, so maybe it won’t snow this year!
              We have a lot of interest in small groups and I’m glad.  Who wants to lead which group?  Will we meet in the evenings?  I guess we’ll have to do that, since a lot of work during the days.  I can write, but probably not well enough to be in a group.  But I’ll join Bible study and life hacks for sure!  
              Could we also have a discussion group about issues we have being blind?  I don’t know if anyone else who has some vision has had this happen or not, but I have, and it’s something I’d like to talk about someday, either in a Chapter meeting or as a discussion group.  I’ve had people tell me I’m faking blindness when I carry a cane and, when I don’t, people think I’m sighted.  I feel I don’t fit with the blind world or the sighted world—I’m just on the edge of both groups, but not really “belonging”.  Has anyone ever felt this way?  Can we talk about it sometime?  
              Everybody have a great day!
Sincerely,
Mary

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