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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>April!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>You’re saying that you feel unwelcome in this listserv and sounding as though you’ve fought your last battle! I truly regret finding you feeling so down and out and all alone and different.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I have been noticing all the increased activity on the NFBK list without the time to stop and read or interact with you guys. I did know that you were relatively new to the listserv but figured these other guys were joining in with you and sharing resources, solutions, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>***I have been very much enjoying finding ‘April Brown’ messages in my e-mail In Box often! I truly regret that you feel unwelcome!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I do not get to follow every message in the listserv but have especially enjoyed some of yours and have admiration for you, April, regarding your accomplishments in the writing field.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I’m pretty sure there are others like me, April, who have been moving these listserv e-mails to the NFBK folder without reading or at least without interacting. I for one have certainly welcomed your presence in the listserv but failed to let you know.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I do not know the details of your vision loss but do know most every aspect of life that is impacted. I often share the following view of blindness with a group of blinded veterans here in Lexington: “I have been totally blind 42 years and have grown to love being blind, for I would not have met so many wonderful people with such great passions to leave Kentucky a better place for the blind and visually impaired when our journey is complete.” Well, ok, I use the word “love” on good days__Smiles, and on bad days, quite the contrary …<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>After all these years, I still often feel as though I’m on the emotional roller coaster ride regarding blindness. Nevertheless, I continue onward, for the alternative is not very inviting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I believe in purposes and reasons for our life circumstances, and one purpose I’m certain about for you, April, is that you’ve brought joy to my life on a regular basis through this listserv and didn’t even know it!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>My best thoughts and prayers are for you throughout your journey, April, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>John Glisson, Newsline & Peer Services Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Independence Place, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>1093 S. Broadway, STE 1218<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Lexington, KY 40504<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>(859) 266-2807 (V/TTY)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>(877) 266-2807 (Toll Free)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>(859) 335-0627 (Fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:jglisson@independenceplaceky.org"><span style='color:blue'>jglisson@independenceplaceky.org</span></a> (E-mail)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.independenceplaceky.org/"><span style='color:blue'>HTTP://www.independenceplaceky.org</span></a> (Home Page)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>The information contained in this E-mail may be privileged, confidential and protected from disclosure. if you are not the identified recipient any dissemination,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. if you think that you have received this email message in error, please inform the sender, and delete<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>this message permanently from your computer files.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Nfbktad [mailto:nfbktad-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>April Brown<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, November 07, 2013 8:37 PM<br><b>To:</b> nfbktad@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nfbktad] Goodbye to the group<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>I am saying my goodbyes to the group.<br><br>I've never belonged anywhere.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>Can't make it in the business setting because I can't join in gluten food swaps.<br><br>Can't hold a job because I can't drive 25+ mile each way.<br><br>Can't hold a job because I can't physically function more than a few hours each day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>Even writer don't want me because I can't visually recognize the difference in a comma and period.<br><br>One I dreamed people cared, and wanted to help others succeed regardless of difference. <br><br>Instead, I have continuously found, when I reach out, that I am just a piece of garbage to kicked on down the street, because I cannot do or be exactly what another expects.<br><br>I understand it's important that everyone is able to do things exactly the same way. Since I cannot physically do so, I will no longer join in conversations, make comments into my journey into the darkness, and I will delete my subscriptions to all NFB groups.<br><br>I am not welcome here, and that is clear.<br><br>Have a good day,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>April Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><hr size=1 width="99%" noshade style='color:#909090' align=center></span></div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 11.25pt 0in 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><a href="http://www.avast.com/"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1026" src="http://static.avast.com/emails/avast-mail-stamp.png"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#3D4D5A'>This email is free from viruses and malware because <a href="http://www.avast.com/">avast! 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