A major risk in writing stuff that speaks to the effects of chronic health conditions, is that it is so easy to be misunderstood. If you have any doubts...try it. I have put off writing this piece for this very reason. Like two American Indian senior-aged ladies waiting in the bus shelter after visiting their local Trading Store. One lady pulled a beautiful rug from a bag to show her friend. It was covered in beautiful colours and designs. She said to her friend, "I got this for my husband" The friend replied instantly, "Good swap!"

A recent eye check showed a decline in my sight. The Optometrist said, "I won't sugar-coat it, you are going blind." He couldn't give a time line but that's where I'm headed. I did wonder but he confirmed it. If a roiling stomach and mind is any clue, then I'm not ready for this, though I thought I was. A grand delusion. Finding appropriate software that works for me is still out there somewhere.

Feeling sorry for myself? I hope not. I understand if a reader thinks that is the case. So easy to be misunderstood. I guess there are things to help but I'm not there yet.