[stylist] Sight vs. Blindness

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

Donna,

I like how you say: The thing I was thinking of is that as blind people
we have a strength and
ability which would serve the community at large. Too often, a problem
presents itself and they struggle with it for a minute or a day or
whatever
and throw up their hands in defeat long before we would. BTW, I can't
say I
think about how much easier it would be if I could see, even as good as
I
did as a child. At this point in life, I have so many negative opinions
of
the sighted world, that I wouldn't want to be a part of it, able to pass
through that layer of scrutiny that now holds me back from so many
things. 

It may be easier if I could see again, but honestly, I never knew how
independent I was or how innovative I was until I lost my sight. In the
past, I may have been more willing to just give up, but since becoming
blind, I've been more motivated to grow and learn despite obstacles no
matter the size.

Thanks.

Bridgit


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Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:57:46 -0400
From: "Donna Hill" <penatwork at epix.net>
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Bridgit,
About senturing ... It is folly to refrain from expressing real feelings
or
to dwell long on the criticism of those who would have you do so.

The thing I was thinking of is that as blind people we have a strength
and
ability which would serve the community at large. Too often, a problem
presents itself and they struggle with it for a minute or a day or
whatever
and throw up their hands in defeat long before we would. BTW, I can't
say I
think about how much easier it would be if I could see, even as good as
I
did as a child. At this point in life, I have so many negative opinions
of
the sighted world, that I wouldn't want to be a part of it, able to pass
through that layer of scrutiny that now holds me back from so many
things. 
Donna