Coming to terms with loosing my vision
I was born with a degenerative eye disease, which I’ve been told is rare since it usually occurs for people over 50 however it runs strongly within my genetics and unfortunately that’s what I’ve got. My parents first noticed something was wrong when I wasn’t learning motor skills as fast as the other kids because I wouldn’t match shapes up correctly so they took me to the optition and I got diagnosed with an array of different eye problems. Ever since I’ve been wearing pretty strong glasses however my prescription as part of the degeneration gets 2x worse each year. This has slowed as I’ve come out of my development years (18) however I’m now coming to terms with the fact it’s never going to stop and I will become blind one day. Most likely before 50 years of age. My eyesight is already starting to become disabling, I cannot read anything without holding it within an inch of my face and I’ve had to apply for special accommodations in school. I would really like to travel the world and see all its wonders before I go blind, and I’m very lucky to still have the vision I do have for aslong as I’ve had it so far. However I can’t help but feel worried for the future and how it might take over my life.
@chamomileteabag Hello. Thank you for sharing your story. It sounds like you've already shown a lot of courage and resilience to keep going as your sight has gotten worse. I don't think it will take over your life: you are more than your disability. Blind people have done great things, like John Milton writing Paradise Lost or Helen Keller founding a charitable organization to help the disabled. I believe you will find a way to succeed in life despite this. I hope this helps. Feel free to message me anytime you want.
