severely visually impaired, my condition is called Anirida

Haya_H

Hi, My name Is Haya. I am 20 years old. I'm originally from Pakistan but have been brought up in the UK. I've moved from country to country and ended up back in the same area (Swindon). I am severely visually impaired, my condition is called Anirida. Because of the nature of the condition I am affected by several eye conditions and a few medical conditions. Being the only 'disabled' individual among my family and relatives it has taken a long time for me to accept this, having faced discrimination and bullying in school and the current day to day difficulties I face have affected my mental health. Despite all of this, I've learned to be more resilient and I have just started my journey in blogging so I can share my experiences with others and I feel journaling could help me heal, as well as reaching out to communities. I am so thrilled to have come across this scope community and I look forward to making new friends

Ami2301

Hi @Haya_H and welcome to the community! Thank you for sharing a little bit about yourself with us. I'm sorry for what you've been through regarding discrimination, and your family coming to terms with a loved one's disability or illness can take time. How are you finding blogging?

Imogen_Steele

Hi @Haya_H and welcome to Scope’s online community? Thank you for introducing yourself.  I think that it’s so great that you recognise your resilience as a positive that came out of the negative experiences you have had. Like you I love to write and have my own blog . Have you posted anything on your blog recently?

emmarenshaw

Hello @Haya_H welcome to the community.

April2018mom

Hello @Haya_H. Welcome to Scope. 

kami24

Hello haya i dont live far from swindon in a small town. Scope community is helpful. My partner is from kerala india but i live apart from him as I have autism and can't live with anyone. If you ever want to talk let me know x

linlin01

Hi @Haya_H, good luck with the blogging!  I write myself - it's good for letting off steam! 

Adrian_Scope

Hello and a warm welcome to the community @Haya_H. It's great to have you with us.

Chloe_Scope

Welcome to the community @Haya_H! How are you doing today?

mikehughescq

Hi @Haya_H I suspect I have at least one of the related eye conditions to which you refer. It would be interesting to read your blog. Not least because different cultures have very different attitudes to sensory impairment. Any chance of a link? I presume you’re aware of https://aniridia.org.uk/. 

Stevieee93

Hi, I am new to this community too. I am 26 and severely sight impaired. Maybe we have some common ground somewhere? 

Chloe_Scope

Welcome to the community @Stevieee93! Great to have you here.