severely visually impaired, my condition is called Anirida

Haya_H
Haya_H Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
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 :)

Comments

  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    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
    Imogen_Steele Online Community Member Posts: 41 Contributor
    edited September 2019
    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
    emmarenshaw Online Community Member Posts: 697 Empowering
    Hello @Haya_H welcome to the community.
  • April2018mom
    April2018mom Posts: 2,863 Championing
    Hello @Haya_H. Welcome to Scope. 
  • kami24
    kami24 Online Community Member Posts: 399 Empowering
    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
    linlin01 Online Community Member Posts: 38 Contributor
    Hi @Haya_H, good luck with the blogging!  I write myself - it's good for letting off steam!  :)
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,750 Online Community Programme Lead
    Hello and a warm welcome to the community @Haya_H. It's great to have you with us. :smile:
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Welcome to the community @Haya_H! How are you doing today?
  • Stevieee93
    Stevieee93 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Hi, I am new to this community too. I am 26 and severely sight impaired. Maybe we have some common ground somewhere? 
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Welcome to the community @Stevieee93! Great to have you here. :)