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“Sharing and processing emotions can be a powerful tool for healing”
Posted: Monday 3 February 2025
Receiving a macular disease can leave you feeling frightened and uncertain about the future as you navigate something you didn’t expect.
Finding joy after a diagnosis
Posted: Friday 31 January 2025
Losing their sight changed Dawn and Chris’ lives, but it didn’t stop them from finding enjoyment in the every day. In the latest My Macular and Me podcast, they share how new hobbies, support from others, and a positive mindset helped them find joy after their diagnoses.
"Without speaking a word, my cane tells my story”
Posted: Friday 31 January 2025
For Rita, a simple white stick helped her overcome her embarrassment of losing her sight and helped her communicate her sight loss to others.