Can You Become Too Dependent on Others? | Episode

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Facing sight loss is hard for many reasons not least of which is the loss of independence. We all just want to be independent. But, is it possible to swing the other way and become too dependent on those around us? On today's episode, we'll try to help you answer that question and what to do about it.
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12 сен 2024

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@DianaWilson Год назад

I struggle with asking for help. I like to be completely independent. I have had to rely on the kindness of neighbors to get to the grocery store. There are just some things you can't order online. And there are no Ubers or Lyft in my area. I try to find out when they're going so that I can just catch a ride with them. But, it still feels like I'm burdening my neighbors.

@LifeAfterSightLoss Год назад

Thanks for your comment! I had someone tell me once to give others the opportunity to be a blessing. It's good for them and for you. So, think of it not as you are a burden but as they are getting to be a blessing. My best to you!

@rafaeltorovip Год назад

Very good content. Some of the questions and the answers are going to depend on in which point of life a person loose sight or if the person group up being visually impaired. Personally, I am legally blind from birth, so I consider myself a little independent, still I do need assistance for a lot of stuff and sometimes that can be frustrating. We depend on the kindness of others and today, unfortunately, kindness is not the norm necessary. For me traveling, specially to places I am not being before is challenging and also cooking.

@LifeAfterSightLoss Год назад

Hey! I totally agree. Each person's situation will affect their answer. Thanks for sharing!

@blindnessisaspectrum6237 Год назад

I call the offices and ask if there is paperwork. I ask them to mail the paperwork to me, so I can use my CCTV to enlarge it. I have been contemplating how I will do things when my sight is completely gone.

@janetbeagle4563 Год назад

Thank you so much for this episode. My husband has LHON and Ubers and I am very guilty of trying to step in when I need to step back. Knowing when and how to assist is so important. I would like to hear how you handle it when others don’t understand that vision loss is a spectrum. VIP, Legally Blind or any other name you want to call it, it does not mean you are totally blind?

@LifeAfterSightLoss Год назад

Hi Janet! Thanks for your comment. It's hard for sighted folks who have no interaction with blind people that blindness is a spectrum. If I have the time, I try to educate. I calmly explain that total blindness makes up a small percentage of visually impaired people. A good analogy might be to tell them that some people are 5 foot tall and some people are 6 foot tall. But there lots of heights in between. That's probably where your husband is...much like me. I wish you the best!