When I was thirteen years old, I went blind. It happened suddenly, with zero warning, and as bad luck would have it, it was just at the end of a gym class when it was time to get changed. At first, I thought I’d gotten something in my eye, but when I rubbed it, the … Continue reading
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The ‘new’ me. Can I function in the world at my own snail’s pace?
Let’s discuss tomorrow, today, and right now. Tomorrow I am going to take the first step towards getting some (very) part-time work by being interviewed at the local Vocational Rehabilitation office. Compared to the majority of the people they see, my Bachelor’s degree, my year of graduate school, various successful professions, and being a business … Continue reading
The Case of the Slotted Spoons
While I would never wish any kind of chronic disease or condition—physical or mental—on anyone, I sometimes wish my condition could be seen. Maybe I just wish I could be seen, but then again, part of my problem is that I can’t even see myself anymore. I have had the explanation for this down pat … Continue reading