We need to talk about this | my blindness is not an inspiration

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  • Опубліковано 16 гру 2024

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  • @tiffanimilburn8885
    @tiffanimilburn8885 4 роки тому +3

    I’m blind and I agreed with everything you said here. I think it something that people need to know and be aware of, and it needed to be said.

  • @courtneycox3603
    @courtneycox3603 4 роки тому +3

    I agree with you 100 percent! Thanks for sharing. Also, people used to ask me rediculous questions like since I can’t see do I know how to get dressed? I hated those questions so much. It’s like since we’re blind we can’t do anything which is soooo not true. I’m sorry if my comment doesn’t make any sense.

    • @melStephens1994
      @melStephens1994  4 роки тому +1

      Courtney Cox yes, it makes perfect sense. I have also been asked if I can dress myself. I think that is probably one of the strangest questions I’ve ever had. If that isn’t the strangest question, it was probably: can you take your Guide Dogs harness off?

  • @krismarieli7032
    @krismarieli7032 4 роки тому +4

    Hello mahal . I am a blind person from manila philippines and has just recently discovered your channel . I would just like to say you are right you should not be an inspiration but to me you are more of a role model . I just lost my vision two years ago and i'm still adjusting . And it gives me a lot of motivation to do better and make the most out of my situation because of you . Please keep up the good work . And don't dwell on what makes you feel down . More so i send you the biggest hug and the la love kisses from manila philippines

    • @melStephens1994
      @melStephens1994  4 роки тому +2

      Kris Marie Li that is what I want to hear, that I am motivating and assisting people who have recently lost their vision or want to learn more about vision loss. I don’t want to be an inspiration to people, all that stuff just makes me feel sick. I have a very good friend from the Philippines, so she is not from Manila. I hope that you continue to find my videos useful. Please ask me if there is anything you would like to know that I have not already covered. Thank you for subscribing and I hope you continue to enjoy my channel.

    • @krismarieli7032
      @krismarieli7032 4 роки тому

      @@melStephens1994 wow what a coincidence that you would have a friend from here . Well if she's not from manila at is it still anything country . I really appreciate you sharing pieces of your life and really need some something to someone like me . Just keep on sharing and stay strong and know that i am now here for you even as a distant friend hugs and kisses as always from manila philippines

  • @asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084
    @asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084 4 роки тому +2

    This was very true and very eloquent video. I think you’re right, for some reason, despite how much progress there’s been in other social areas, there still a very high lack of disability awareness and understanding of the capabilities of people who have different abilities.

  • @PatriotInTheDark
    @PatriotInTheDark 4 роки тому +3

    This was wonderful, I want to thank you for doing this. You sharing your life with us is A blessing. Please don’t sweat those poor sighted people, they know not what they do. I enjoy sharing our world with those that do not understand or have never experienced what we experience throughout our days. Personally I take great pleasure in enduring the ignorance of those type of people. Although, that is not my main focus either. If I can expand the possibilities of someone who might be in a bad place, if they can see there’s always another option, that makes me smile. Before I went totally blind I thought I lived a good life. I traveled and went on all sorts of adventures. I was so wrong! In my prior life I was trained to adapt, improvise and overcome all obstacles. My life did not begin until I went totally blind. Now, I actually live my life, and that is what I get from you and your positivity as well. Thank you again for everything you do. 😆👍🏻 Oh and feel free to send any jerks that mess with you my way! I got your back

  • @donnaallison7462
    @donnaallison7462 4 роки тому +4

    Mel I think your a strong women and just because were blind doesn't mean we can't do a lot of what others do just in a different way.I get this a lot in my life too As well.We live normal lives and do normal things everyday.