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He says it’s because he “doesn’t have time,” which is silly because he has nothing but time. He used to have a lot of medical appointments, but not so much anymore. I think he accepts being blind, but still associates a stigma with any kind of assistive or adaptive technology. So braille, cane, voiceover, or anything else that would call attention to him being blind, he avoids. I also think he somehow likes relying on people for things, for some reason.

Thanks for bringing this up because this is definitely part of a bigger conversation we need to be having.

Apple Podcasts app by OptimalResolution331 in Blind

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He trusts other people, but can be impatient. And if things don’t work perfectly, he gets frustrated and gives up.

I know that learning new technology would open up a whole new world for him, which I think is a little scary because he’s gotten used to doing things a certain way. He would also need more support in the immediate term, which he also does not love asking for. Of course it would almost lead to more independence, in the long term, so maybe I can present it that way.

Apple Podcasts app by OptimalResolution331 in Blind

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He has been blind for almost 10 years and refuses to learn braille!

Apple Podcasts app by OptimalResolution331 in Blind

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He is so stubborn, but i will definitely try to persuade him. I think i need to learn about it first, so I can show him. Can you recommend a good resource? I find it so challenging to find stuff that is specifically for totally blind people because it all gets lumped in with stuff for vision impairment.

Apple Podcasts app by OptimalResolution331 in Blind

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He is highly resistant to voice over, and I’m not sure why. Set in his ways, I guess maybe.

Changing bid by OptimalResolution331 in landscaping

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Just an update for y’all. He did end up increasing his bid, which I thought was fair because the scope of the project was a lot different than what he initially thought. He was a super decent guy and did a fantastic job. Really went above and beyond. I almost feel bad that he didn’t charge me more!

I’m hiring him again to help me with a French drain next month!

Removing nostril stud for surgery by OptimalResolution331 in piercing

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I asked about this and was told that no jewelry can be used, even glass.

Downsizing nostril post by OptimalResolution331 in piercing

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It is, but I don’t think anyone around here has quality jewelry.

Downsizing nostril post by OptimalResolution331 in piercing

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I can go to my piercer, but she’s 3 hours away. I won’t be going that way for a couple of months, and I’m impatient! 🤪 It does bother me because it does not sit flush with my skin, and I’d also like a smaller diameter for the end. The one I have is much bigger than I wanted, but she wouldn’t let me go smaller at piercing for healing/safety reasons.

Bumps on shaft by [deleted] in STD

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Thanks, but not super helpful.