I don’t have a crystal ball. I can’t see into the future. One thing’s for certain: I’ll never want to overcome my disability. In all honesty, whenever I see mentions of overcoming or defeating your disability, I internally shudder. I actually find it quite hurtful. Despite what society thinks, being blind isn’t terrible. It’s quite…
Growing up, my time in education was permeated by being referred to as having “special educational needs” or “special needs.” Teachers would see my needs as “special” when I requested materials in an accessible format, or whenever I needed reasonable adjustments. One attitude that sprung up time and time again is that they were doing…
Having a guide dog by my side has been a goal of mine for years. Right from a young age, I imagined myself having a life-changing furry companion. I’ve sponsored guide dog puppies since I was little. Seeing the dogs go from playful pups to forming a fully fledged partnership with blind and visually impaired…
My blog is very much orientated around my own experiences and my day-to-day life as a disabled person. But I like to invite a guest to share their perspective from time to time. Something I frequently discuss is the topic of employment. Those posts tend to take more of a practical approach, sharing advice on…
I’ll let you into a little secret. I had the idea for this blog post months ago. Funnily enough I put off writing it, because imposter syndrome took a hold. The irony isn’t lost on me. It was only when I shared a ramble on Instagram that I thought I’d bite the bullet and let…
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![Saw @lifeofpippa and @charliclement_’s brill posts recently, so I thought I’d join in because it looked fun.
Social media can feel like the highlights sometimes. I think we need to keep it real. With that said, here are a few things about me.
I struggle with internalised ableism. My brain makes me question myself at least 10 times a day.
Imposter syndrome lives rent free in my life. Even though I always try my best, I still have moments where I doubt myself and my capabilities.
Sometimes I don’t want to talk about my disability, and would prefer to chat about my other passions instead, like my favourite bands and artists or women’s football.
I tend to gravitate towards sharing my lived experience as a blind person, the reality is that my chronic illness is the biggest dictator when it comes to my life outside of this online world.
Creating video content doesn’t come as naturally to me as writing does. I’m slowly learning that you don’t have to create the most aesthetically pleasing videos for them to still be educational and informative. I enjoy it so much more when I don’t put pressure on myself.
My disability has helped to carve out my career, but I don’t want the fact that I’m so much more than my vision impairment to go unnoticed.
For someone who only has light perception, I worry about the way I look far too much.
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Image 1: Holly stood against a metal railing, she’s wearing a dark blue coat, glasses and has shoulder-length brown hair. A harbour and several boats can be seen behind her and there are houses in the distance. The sky is blue, grey and overcast.
Image 2: Holly stood on a wooden jetty, wearing a long dark blue coat. There is a stack of lobster pots to the right of her, and the harbour and a fishing boat are behind.]](https://lifeofablindgirl.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)