I became blind and everything has not been the same my world went dark
When I was 11 years old, I became blind and everything has not been the same my world went dark. I remember the vibrant colors of the sunset, the way the leaves would dance in the wind, and the faces of my loved ones. Then, one day, it all disappeared. It felt like life had thrown me into an abyss, where every step was uncertain, and every sound felt foreign. I was a child who once ran freely, but suddenly, I needed to be guided, held by the hand just to move about. The world I once knew was now a mystery to me. The transition wasn’t easy. It was as if I had to relearn everything—how to navigate, how to communicate, how to live. But in all that darkness, there was a light that never dimmed: my family. They didn’t give up on me, even when I felt like giving up on myself. Their love was the constant that kept me going. It was in their unwavering support that I found the strength to continue my journey, despite the overwhelming challenges. I remember my parents struggling with their own pain, the fear and sorrow in their eyes. But they never let that overshadow their love for me. They didn’t hide me away, didn’t treat me as a burden. Instead, they pushed me to explore my potential, to find a way forward. It was because of them that I was able to graduate and become an entrepreneur. Today, my disability isn’t a source of sorrow for them. It’s just a part of who I am, and they accept it fully. I want to say to every parent out there who has a child with a disability: I see you. I know how hard it is to carry a cross you never imagined. But please, never forget that your child didn’t choose this either. Your love and support are everything to them. If my parents had hidden me away, denied me the emotional support I needed, I might still be a liability today. But they didn’t, and because of that, I’ve been able to grow, to achieve, to live. There is so much potential in every disabled person. We just need your support to flourish. Remember, the beginning of this journey might be filled with pain, but with love and perseverance, it will become a story of triumph.
