My Supports

Support is help that people desire and willingly provide to others. All of us need support at some point in our lives, whether daily, weekly or rarely. There are different kinds of support that I need. I receive emotional support from my mother, financial support from my sister and medical support from my doctor. It is very challenging to be visually impaired. I can no longer cook independently. My sister cooks for me. I miss the days when I could lock my door, run to my car, get behind the wheel and drive. My brother has to transport me from one place to another. I am so thankful for the services that my family and friends offer. I am now attending a school that is training me to use a white cane to improve my independent mobility. The same school is now teaching me how to trust my new guide dog to help me get around town while walking. I also have neighbors that volunteer to cook food and transport meals to me. I also have been awarded a personal assistant who helps me complete daily tasks like paying bills, using the restroom, doing laundry, washing up/showering, getting dressed and locating important items around the house.  I don't know where I'd be if these wonderful people and services disappeared. My life would be more difficult to live. I would have no decent form of transportation. I would not be able to cook on my own. Using the bathroom would be a complete disaster.  I never thought that I would be in this situation. I really miss all of the wonderful things that many people take for granted each day. I am happy that doctors will be able to restore my eye sight in the next 12 months. In the process of my recovery, I've just been admitted to a special school that teaches independent living to people with my condition. I am very greatful for all of the support systems that exist!