I was sixteen years old when I traveled for the first time for my education. It should have been a moment of excitement, growth, and independence. Instead, it became my first lesson in how deeply inaccessible—and fearful—society can be toward disability. Rather than offering solutions, people scared my parents. No…
Blindness Is Just Another Identity — Breaking Myths and Embracing Strength
Blindness Does Not Define My Independence Many people assume that blind people cannot take care of themselves or make their own decisions. That assumption is far from reality. People often think blind individuals can’t shop, choose clothes, or manage household items. But I do all of this with my own…
How Society Perceives Blind People
The First Look: Silence, Fear, and Overwhelming Respect When people first look at me, many of them freeze. Some become silent, unsure of how to react. Others get overwhelmed and choose not to interact at all. And then there are those who suddenly fill the space with extra respect, calling…
Confidence Beyond Sight: Embrace Your True Strength
Life doesn’t define us by what we can see, how we look, or what society thinks we should do. Whether you experience the world with full sight or navigate it without, your worth comes from your character, your choices, and the strength you carry inside. Imagine yourself as a tree….
How I Rebuilt My Confidence After Losing My Sight
A story of strength, faith, and finding light in the dark When I lost my sight in my teenage years, everything around me suddenly turned into sounds without pictures. I can still remember how different and challenging it felt. All my friends were chasing their dreams, moving ahead in life,…