How I Became Visually Impaired... [CC]
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The story of how I went blind in one eye and how I cope with it. With added awesome things you can still do regardless! CC on the works, thank you for your patience!
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oh god, you are the biggest face of “i have my disability but my disability doesn’t have me”
love u, u are wonderful
I couldn't agree more.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow, love that statement
"It's like the Gods are playing bingo!" I love that so much
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Fletcher Shore Me too! 😂
Fletcher Shore I was just about to comment that 😂😂
have been dying of laughter bcuz of that line...i can completely relate to her position tho 😂😂😂
I missed that-where was it, please?
You literally have smashed EVERY stereotype for a disabled person and a LGBT. You are THE most beautiful person I've come across both inside and out. You really have the most beautiful aura about you.
Oh! I LOVED LOVED your comment. Exactly how I was feeling about her, precisely what I think about her channel. THX
Vivs GM me too!!!
TH-cam needs to take a break. Your comment shows up as a comment I saw on a previous video but when I go to reply it shows you actual comment.
Crap I meant to like this comment not dislike it please forgive me
Implying stereotypical people are bad is shitty behaviour
Lol I always forget that you’re half blind and deaf. You’re so good at communicating and pushing through the struggles. I respect you so much.
So you have perfect eyesight in both eyes but one eye just isn’t big into sharing. Maybe wear an eye patch to show it who’s the boss. "I don't see why I should be the only one who can't see out of that eye"
Sounds like an interesting idea, never thought of that. x
its what doctors do to kids, they use an eye patch so they can get the eye to work and not be lazy. My cousin had one for a year.
Jessica Kellgren-Fozard I sometimes have to cover my left eye especially if I am fatigued from just general life of a mom, because, while I technically can see out of that eye I am looking through a big scar tissue patch covering my cornea. Meaning light, color, and vague shapes can be seen but, don't let that eye try to take over visual focus duty because, I can't see anything other than the giant blur glasses or not. Fun part is both my husband and I are blind on our left sides. So yes I can attest covering the damaged eye can at least force the undamaged one to learn to be primary focus since we only use one eye at a time normally to do so. Best of luck and thanks for being so open informative and sweet.
That's for amblyopia. It has multiple causes.
Wearing an eye patch for a lazy eye is actually for a different type of eye related problem. However that doesn’t mean it may not work for you but this isn’t the same as having a lazy eye. Just to let you know :). I learned the reason for a lazy eye in uni I however have a hard time explaining it in english sorry.
“You’re not disabled enough to be on this show.”
“Oh yeah?” *loses sight in one eye on top of being deaf*
Yeah plus wtf does "disabled enough" even mean lol
I saw the synopsis for each episode of Britain's Missing Top Model and in the episode where Jessica is eliminated is says "Jessica's attitude towards her chronic fatigue" and I was like wow, what the fuck? She got eliminated because of her disability and yet they said she wasn't disabled enough for the show. So seriously fucked up.
Yes! I knew a guy who was visually impaired in one eye for 30+ years (he regained his vision when he was...uh...electrocuted. Don't try that at home.) and he had a pretty awesome and interesting life as a professional musician. He basically told me the same thing that you just said, Jessica, "You just keep on keeping on, and it's fine."
Nicole Piechocki woah
if it's true that he regained his visoon after being electrecuted, then it might be possible in the future to have such medical treatment and give people their vison back. (obviously depending on the reason for losing it)
You're so cute and pretty and your positivity is so contagious and wonderful! :^) I am so glad I found your channel
em Was gonna post the exact same thing! 😊
Thanks! 🌸
yes!! me too!!
You are the only person that mention a lot of things ''bomb scary'' and you still say it with a big beautiful smile...definitely you are a hero and an inspiration
Thanks Maria! Smiles, always the best 😊
Your perspective on life is just awesome! To me its a good mixture of recognizing "Well this is kind of shit and very frustrating, but it is what it is. Moving on!"
Thank you :)
@@jessicaoutofthecloset riroz
1:22 eye got sad that you were talking smack about it
"you are still you no matter what happens. you are just as smart, just as kind, just as funny." i needed this today and everyday. 💕♿️💪🏼
+agirlisariot 😘 you keep on keeping on!
I'm a spoonie too, and I'm crying now, but in a good way. It's so easy to forget that, and sometimes, I feel like I'm just alone and waiting to die alone, lol This lets me find that spark again. Thanks!
You are the antithesis of:
"It's not the cards you're dealt, it's how you play them"
Love to you and yours from Vermont.
So many of us have had Drs either not believe us or they test for a while and then it's as if they lose interest or get bored if they stop getting the results they expect! Thank you for being brave enough to share your experiences and your chronic illness journey, you have inspired me to do the same on my channel xxx
You are so welcome! I'm just happy my experiences can be helpful to someone else xx
Some of the Doctors just passed her on. How irresponsible of them. It's shocking, but happened to Jessica many times. She's a warrior.
@@KindCountsDeb3773 happened to me too it’s the way they are trained it’s awful
@@BeverleyButterfly It's cause some just don't want to tackle a complex case, so they use the excuse of "it's not my specialty". You don't want that kind of attitude in Medical practice or doctor. Sorry you had to be confronted with that.
I have several disabilities and am glad to have found your videos. I am blind in one eye, have a lazy eye & coloboma in that same left eye. Glaucoma, sight all gone in the bottom realm of my visual field doc watching me for a brain tumor. I have 5 kinds of arthritis I was born with all this but have never been held back. At age 28 I am still going on have many bruises & scrapes but not much stops me. I am headed to a scooter chair soon & have fought that for a long time but watching you has helped me transition to this next phase of my life. My scoliosis & spinal stenosis is progressing to where I will soon have to compensate. You are a beautiful woman thank you for your videos & sharing your life.
I am also blind in my left eye due to an optic nerve coloboma. Youre the first person I've heard use that word other than my eye specialist! Thank you for sharing. I hope you stay positive. Much love. Xx
I love your voice and your pronounciation as a not native speaker you are so, so, SO, easy to understand! Not like most native speakesr that don't pronunce their sounds propperly hahah :)
She is a native speaker though :) She wasn't born deaf.
+Isabella Tate She wasn't
I know she wasn't born deaf, that's what I said. :)
+Isabella Tate Oh yeah sorry I read it wrong my bad xD
Okey now I see the confusion, I am the "not native speaker", not her.... just a direct translation from my mother tongue! Sorry for the misunderstanding! When I read it it just implies that I am the not native speaker, but I see where you are coming from, sorry again!
I love how positive you are in every video, it's such an inspiration to young kids and even adults that are going through some of the same things as you that everything is going to be okay, thank you so much for making these videos, I love them 💋💋
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The moment you talk about Drs and it not being their "specialty" - 😂👏 SO with you there! Made me literally laugh out loud 😄
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"and now you probably have some added black humor to throw in there" hahaha you are hilarious Jessica :D
ha ha but is true!
That’s exactly how my right ear went, it’s been two years but I remember it perfectly. I remember all of the pain, I remember being terrified that it wouldn’t come back, I remember the brain splitting ringing that went on for two days. I also remember the days that follow. The doctor saying it was an ear infection, the only ENT doctor in my city that takes in minors say to me that be would have probably been able to save it if I had come in sooner after waiting over three months for my appointment. I also remember my mother crying, crying because she thought it was her fault, if she had just yelled a little louder or gotten a second opinion.
It has definitely been weird, I have completely abandoned my cross system since it’s easier just to turn.
It’s surprisingly one of the best things that has happened to me in a surprising way. It has given me a new perspective on life and it ended up being a big game changer, it also helps weed out true friends.
Welp that’s the end of that. That’s my looooooonnnnnggg way of saying this video is #relatable and that I love your content!
Keep on keeping on
Feel like you went back in time and inspired the 'Keep Calm and Carry on' slogan. Honestly, your videos have such an inspiring message you should do a TED talk or something!
Omg. Please do readings for audiobooks! Your voice is delightful! ❤️
She said audiobooks were good and i was like yeah. Then i remembered she was deaf and was like ??????
Suggestion to those who can actually hear perfectly
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I love the fact that she always wears something vintage
Ur voice is Hella soothing
I wish I had even half of your positivity. I have severe mental illness and psychosomatic pain disorder and I just gave up. You’re a wonderful person and I feel guilty that I can’t cope and I should be able to if people like you can.
TheFoxFan You have a lot to cope with. Maybe sometimes you can cope, and sometimes you can’t. You aren’t all one thing. Feeling guilty is understandable. But it probably doesn’t help. And giving up can be temporary. Best wishes.
Don't compare. Those two words helped me so much when I was in a similar mindset. Just because someone else handles something well does not mean you should too. Everyone is completely different, different memories, different lifestyles, different personalities. It is ok to give up sometimes. It is ok to not be able to get out of bed some days. It is ok.
P.S. I'm sorry if this is not helpful or you have heard it before, I meant it to be helpful, even if I am 2 years late.
After my mom's brain surgery she lost some of her sight...well, during the surgery, I suppose, because they had to cut some things out of her brain, like eyesight nerves. Anyway, it was very hard for her because she lost her ability to read well. She was a reading teacher by profession; it was very sad, and hard. Anyway, she has regained and retrained herself quite well and can read, but her reading comprehension rate is still not nearly as good as it once was. She used to be able to read a 500page book in a day, and now can possibly read a page in a day with the same comprehension. I am very proud of her; she has had a very positive outlook similar to you, and being able to see that in her throughout all these hard times has motivated and encouraged me very powerfully. Anyway, keep up the good work, Jessica!
*"I HAVE ONE EYE,MIC DROP"* I LOVE THAT..
My five year old and myself have MCTD and POTS and all of their comorbid conditions and you are a saving Grace to my fears of when I finish losing my hearing,how will I manage,when my right eye finishes losing it's vision ,how will I function...you are showing me how and my nightmares are subsiding ,ty ty ty ❤️
Klover-Raine and her MaMa Why have kids when you have this condition? You know you can pass it on, it's genetic. I'm sorry if it offends you, but I am a biologist and therefore think of it this way.
If someone with a condition feels fulfilled and enjoys their life, they can assume their child will have a similar experience. Being physically impaired doesn't make a life worthless, and doesn't have to mean a loss in quality of life, particularly if you have a supportive & understanding parent to help along the way.
I did not even KNOW I had this condition until my child was born and showing signs of illness. An actual biologist would be aware that more than half the time with genetic conditions, adult women are not diagnosed until having a child.
Rada Surmach I did not even KNOW I had this condition until my child was born and showing signs of illness. An actual biologist would be aware that more than half the time with genetic conditions, adult women are not diagnosed until having a child.
Klover-Raine and her MaMa That depends on the type of illness, I think. I don't have medical education and wasn't aware of this illness until I saw these videos. So as I understood from the author's videos she knew she had this condition since she was a little girl, therefore I assumed it would show in early life. I understand now that it can be different. Again sorry if I offended you, I didn't mean to do that.
You are the embodiment of the "keep calm and carry on" British attitude.
You telling the harrowing and sad story of how your eye was blinded with the jolly music in the background is something else
All of your videos should be shown in schools, on the NHS and to anyone who needs to be cheered up. I've discovered more about myself through your short stories, challenged ill informed misconceptions i held and i thank you.
Dark humour is the only way to cope with the obstacles of life, but sometimes falling is half the fun.
I've been watching since 1am, its getting on for 4am, the black bags are worth it!
I’m also partially blind in my left eye, and it’s actually kind of comforting to see somebody else with this kind of issue. A lot of people don’t quite understand it, so it makes me happy to have at least one other person who does. Thanks for sharing!!!
It's always a better day when you post 😄
Awnn thank you!!
I just recently discovered your channel, and I am so glad! I love your makeup/disability/relationship coverage of all the things :)
+Anna Morgan thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying the channel ❤️
Same
woooow that sounds like a stroke so much (one side loss of sensation, drooping face)... i learned so much from those storytime!!!!
Yay!
Yeah, you can have something like a stroke in your eye if the blood vessels get damaged. That was my thought as well
I don't know about anyone else but I would love to hear more about Quakerism coming from Jessica! A real person is so much more understandable and interesting than a Wikipedia page.
lucy moon talks about it on youtube a bit, its super interesting
What an incredible woman you are! Xx
I'm partially blind in my left eye from histoplasmosis going into my bloodstream and I would always continue to get more as more scars, unfortunately. So i understand the makeup thing, oh my word!
I’m not deaf and I still use subtitles because it helps me not to miss major plot points. Subtitles changed the game. Also love your videos, I found your channel through the collab with DissociaDiD and I’ve been working my way through watching all of your videos on your channel. And I’ve found, you’re a really lovely person :)
HOW CAN ONE PERSON BE SO POSITIVE? I love you soooo much!!
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I'm slowly going more and more blind in my left eye because I have amblyopia. I have to wear my glasses full time otherwise I get headaches that feel like migraines. I was diagnosed with amblyopia when I was 5 and had to read/colour wearing glasses with a frosted lens. I didn't understand the importance of this and I would just move my glasses or take them off. I regret that because every year my prescription changes, evidence of my eye sight deteriorating. Always encourage young people to strengthen their eyes because you'll regret it when it's too late. I'm 16 (in an hour) and it's too late for me to improve my eyesight. Don't make your risk of going completely blind in one eye come sooner
I used to have amblyopia in my left eye. But when they upped the astigmatism correction when I was 16 it could see 20/20.
When you said you were happy that they found something in the test, I felt that because I'm always happy when that happens and then they start to believe me.
“And I’m screaming and screaming and SCREAMING”
*ukelele music continues*
I'm so glad I found this channel. I struggle with severe depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and have normalized epilepsy. Seeing you be so positive and honest helps me bring it into my own life. I start every morning with you. ❤ thank you for everything.
Thank you. You are the first person I know, other than me, with one eye for seeing and the other eye being yours but not working. I also often forget they consider me visually impaired.
I think it’s really cool that you were into antiques when you were so young. Not many young people appreciate things that are old and only want the newest version.
Sounds like compartmentalising but I do that too. I've got problems, it won't help to obsess over them, there's nothing I can do to fix it, so I put it in a box and I'll only bother with it when necessary. I don't stress or worry over things I have no control. Love your videos :-)
If it works for you, why not! x
I still do the stress thing mainly because I'm still at the stage partially where I don't know what or why my problems are caused especially when I have problems with food. (My triggers seem to change - at first it was more alcohol and coffee, now it seems like sources of plant protein is more the problem)
I cried without realizing while listening to you tell this, but I'm so glad you are such a strong person to be able to handle this, evolution may have given the wrong end physically, but psychologically it made up for it.
Your positivity is beyond me. You are such an inspiration and your ability to make something so serious lighter baffles me. You deserve all the love in the world. :)
JKF is humanity’s greatest moral paragon.
Its honestly as if she has no character flaws at all despite years of difficulty.
The Talking Books for the Blind library has been a godsend for my mother. She has become legally blind from Macular degeneration. Best of all, it’s a free service, providing her with a free digital book reader, and lots of books through the mail that she returns when she’s done, no time limit.
I'm also blind in my left eye and it's so refreshing to finally find somebody who completely understands 😭
scary wasn't losing sight in one eye (cuts cost of glasses), it was losing sight in 2nd - thankfully it came back
Last year became disabled with multiple neurological issues including visual impairment and dysautonomia and now home bound and your videos remind me that I just gotta keep on keeping on. Thank you for being you and sharing.
It's really inspiring to see all that you've overcome and to still be such a darling to people. You speak like a kind person, in such a world full of anger. And that's strong and amazing. Thank you for being here and spreading love and acceptance around.
your videos make me wanna cry because so many horrible things have happened to you and you keep staying positive and sweet and i was over here worrying because i have a flat ass but there are more important things in life
I have sight in one eye and I find it easier to do makeup on my blind eye. when im working on my sighted eye I can't see what im doing lol. Bonus, Im pretty convinced I could put all my makeup on in the dark if I had to.
Do you know Molly Burke? She is a Canadian blind TH-camr who cannot see much at all. She did some videos explaining how to do makeup while completely blind. Also, she is a very happy and lovely type of person and I feel like you two would get along super well.
Jessica, Molly is the bomb! Just so you know.
I was thinking that also.
This made me actually stop and think for a while... People are not thankful for the things they've got, until they lose them. Im not necessarily talking about your hands, legs, vision or hearing, but about everything. Like even the every-day things, like friends, home, or even money. As long as we have it, we dont even think, dont give a flying fuck, we're good to go. The problem begins when we start losing it, then we cry, pray, wish to "go back and do something"... It's sad. We only care about the things we DONT HAVE. Aint that right folks? And im not blaming anyone, we all do that - we just get used to what we have,while we should be thankful for that every day of our fucking lives. Hang out with your friends more, take care of your family, play with your dog, go out with your boyfriend(or girlfriend of course, like in this case. Im just assuming that most viewers of this channel are women, that's why im talking as i would to a female), take care of YOURSELF and YOUR BODY. Coz girl, you received a beautiful(yes, i dont have to see you to know that your beautiful, every single person in this world is. Some of us just hide it deeply inside by making wrong choices and decisions, but "at the end of a day(as my mom likes to say)" we all are beautiful, no matter on your wealth and social status, skin color, gender etc. All we have to do is pull that beauty out of ourselves and show it to the world, expose it and be proud of who we are and what we've got. If you dont have any disabilities, just know that you're a one lucky motherf**ker. You know, i used to think im just soo super average. Average looks, average mind, average height, average fucking everything you could ever think of. I used to be very jealous of other people, because all of them seemed to have something that makes them unique... All of them, but not me. I still think that i cant be more average than i already am(at least here in america), but im very grateful for everythingi've got and what i was and will be ever able to achieve id rather have it that way than not have it whatsoever. Im sorry if this comment doesnt make any sense or it sounds like im high(im not, really. I dont need to get high or drink to talk gibberis, im already there :D) or something. Like i said, the video just made me wonder a bit, and i kinda wanted to share it with people. I hope everything works out well for all of you, i wish everybody the best.have a nice day!
Emma S Your so right, we are alwayse living in the future or the past but never in the moment. Thank you for writing this, it definitly need more likes.
I can’t imagine what it’s like to lose your sight but unfortunately I’m starting to develop retinopathy which means that eventually I’ll only be left with small tunnels of vision. It terrifies me as an artist that I might not be able to see the work that I’m creating
I just wanna hug this woman forever
Thank you so much for telling this story. You're such a special person ❤️
I found your channel just hours ago and I am already so very amazed by how your positivity manages to get to me, and you're so good at explaining/telling stories and just-- ahhh subscribed and continuing to watch all your videos until there is nothing left to watch!
I still love your positivity. You are so inspiring to listen to. I love how you can share what is potentially devestating with a smile!
Thanks Suzanne :)
Jessica Kellgren-Fozard You're most welcome 😀
I just found your videos about 2 days ago and I am in absolute LOVE with you and your whole personality.. You've had so many things push you down but you still seem so happy and joyous about everything. You're a real inspiration.. seriously.. and you deserve nothing but the BEST in life ever.
Totally appreciate the humor place in your videos! Thank you!!
You seem like such a wonderful and strong person! So inspiring!!!
Your positivity is so wonderful.
I try to transfer it into my daily life. It is not easy, but it really helps me.
Thank you so much for your videos.
I just stumbled and I'm glad that I found your channel. Thank you so much for this! You're very inspiring and uplifting. The world needs more of you and your beautiful outlook in life. You deserve more subs! New subbie here 🙋🏼
I love this video - I love the way you explain things. And 'remember ,you are still you' is the best catchphrase ever.
Thank you very much for your bravery, positivity and courage. I hv been hving a hard time dealing with the changes in my sight and stumbled upon your channel. You were exactly what i needed to see; your words were exactly what i needed to hear to encourage me to go on. Thank you again 💕New subscriber! Stay strong and beautiful.
THANK YOU FOR THIS😊
Your experiences with all the disabilities you have and still being a ray of sunshine that spreads positivity for everybody, is truly inspiring to me and all the people that are watching you :) keep up the awesome work
i found your channel by chance earlier this evening, you're really lovely and inspiring to listen to and I hope you're doing well!
Power to you, Jessica, you brave girl! I wish you all the best in life! 💟💟
Your style is everything
You're style and personality is the best thing I have ever seen!! Keep up the happiness!
You are wonderful thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I am visually impaired/ legally blind and I find you very inspirational. You are so strong, you really are someone to look up too. Thank you again.
Hello Jessica! I was born blind - no other disability - and still live in my home country in the Balkans (Eastern Europe). I really wonder how you can be so positive about all your problems. I am let's say successful, I have a job in an international NGO and doing pretty well by most standards, still everytime I have a problem I remind myself of my disability and have a hard time of reflection about what happened. I really tend to be REALISTIC because all that positivity doesn't really ring a bell to me when we have so many problems in our lives. Thanks God we have our families and friends because the society is not supportive enough, no matter how inclusive it tends to be. Good luck with your life!
It's so fascinating on so many levels to watch you: the fabulous content as well as the fact that you manage your challenges so well that most people probably wouldn't even notice anything unusual unless you mention it. I'm really sorry you had (and still have) to go through so many tough times and I admire how you can wrap it up in the biggest smile and move on. And I'm happy for you that you have a lovely wife who is there for you in those moments that challenge you off camera. Much love ♥️
you're in a wheelchair, deaf, and blind in one eye. despite all this you still have such a great positive outlook on like.
okay, i'm just gonna like look up to you now. you are one of the most inspirational youtubers I have ever watched.
You are always delightful and positive :) I enjoy your videos, bc you're so positive :)
I've been feeling absurdly blue and your words are a balm to my soul. Thank you so much for your work into these videos Jessica, I can't tell you how much I appreciate them right now.
I remember seeing an episode of that show, and loved it. I had no idea until now that you were on it.
I don't know how I found you, but I'm so glad I did. You light up my day! I have some minor health issues, and when I feel like I can't cope I remember all that you cope with, and it makes me feel like if you can do it, so can I!
I just started following you recently and your channel is so wonderful. I don't have any other disabilities but I have been blind in one eye my entire life, and it's... impacted me a fair bit in unexpected ways by disqualifying me for a career I wanted to follow, and I've had a really hard time trying to move past that. Thank you for being so real but also so positive. Acknowledging that it sucks but trying to move forward anyway. I struggle very much with that. It's nice to see that it can be done!
You are so empowering for people. You seem to overcome every challenge that is thrown at you.
Thank you for being such a Positive human being n and sharing to the world. It's beautiful gratefulness is VERY INSPIRING.
You are so positive even though you've had some crap thrown at you! This positivity is just inspiring!! Xx
Love your outlook Jessica. Thank you for being you x
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You've been through the ringer! Hugs! Keep on winning at life and keep on being your awesome self.
You are so courageous, I cannot imagine the level of terror you must've felt losing sight in one eye & complete hearing loss
You are a great inspiration for me. You have no idea how you have helped me in life situation. In dealing with physical difficulties that are not visible to others.
Thank you so much
You are just the sweetest person. Your conditions must be so frustrating but you seem determined to see the beauty in everything and adapt and be successful. You are so hilarious and beautiful and I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel :D
I love this so much. I've had vision troubles since before I was a toddler as a result of a condition and I never really stopped to think about those kinds of nice things. I just live with it and it can be hard sometimes when it's so troublesome, but that doesn't mean there aren't good things.
I just discovered you through your instagram!! You are beautiful, strong and inspiring and I can't thank you enough for sharing your positivity 😊 ❤❤❤
Your honesty and humanity are truly moving.
I love everything about you. Smile, personality, and content. You are amazing.
I've just come across your channel and I've got to say, WOW! I love your style it's so feminine and those auburn locks you have, amazing! I've always had a thing about the styles of that period. I am in total awe of your joie de vivre despite the hurdles put in your way and you have one of the most infectious smiles I've ever seen!! To me, your presentation style is wonderful, so positive and uplifting with excellent information too. Please keep up the wonderful work you're doing and thank you for sharing your trials and tribulations with us mere mortals!
I don't know how you manage to be a such a lovely and wonderful person, full stop, but especially given what you have been through health-wise.