Things People Who Are Blind/Have Impaired Vision Wish You Knew
If this is part of your life story, please share your insights! What would you like the rest of us to learn? What should we know about people in this community? How would you like people to interact with you? Should people ask questions? What’s the best way for people to learn about this? Do you have any resources (books, movies, YT videos, etc) that will give us greater understanding and empathy and kindness toward people who experience the same things you do?
If you’re not on this journey, please share insights you’ve learned while interacting with those who are, whether family, friends, or anyone else. Share things you’ve read, and ask if they’re true. Share beliefs that you have, ask questions, and more! This is a safe space where you can learn about things you’ve never experienced. <3
Let’s have a gentle, fun, friendly conversation among friends! As a song in one of the Land Before Time movies says, “It takes all sorts to make a world!” <3
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I’m adding a taglist to start, but this post is open to absolutely everyone! <3
@jesusredeemedme2425
Thank you for tagging me 💗
@jesusredeemedme2425
Looking forward to other's post's... I need this 😣💕
@Ailuraphilelove8tear9 🫂❤️
@Heather225
@jesusredeemedme2425 looking forward to this thread ❤️
@jesusredeemedme2425 I have "bad" eyes. I have to wear glasses.
Here's what I need y'all to know:
Without glasses, I can't see clearly.
With glasses, I still can't see clearly. Lol. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Soooo, don't ask me.
No, I can't see what's in front of me over there or read what that street sign says just because I'm wearing glasses. 🤔 I was told I'm nearsighted and have astigmatism. I hate bright lights and all the lights at nights and bright headlights at night when I'm driving. It makes it even harder to see.
@YourCaringConfidant
Love the way you explain those 😂 now i can't stop laughing 😅 thank you for sharing this with us ❤️
@jesusredeemedme2425
My eyes aren’t too bad, my prescription’s just -1 ish (mild nearsighted), but some glasses rules:
1. No, you can’t try my glasses on.
2. No, you can’t take them off of my face to try them on.
3. Most people with glasses have pretty mild prescriptions. Chances are, we can see how many fingers you’re holding up. Not everyone, but a majority.
4. If you really really just absolutely need to try glasses on, ask. Then, don’t touch the lenses.
5. If you break them, you get to buy me a new pair.
6. Glasses aren’t telescopes, I don’t know why I’ve met people who assume that I can now see absolutely everything? They’re supposed to bring you up to normal, not superhuman.
7. Generally just be respectful, ask a question if you have one, irl or in amazing posts like these :) ty for making this series btw!
Why would people do #2 lol
@politePlace5370
Thank you for sharing this with us 😊