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Blind and Refined
A routine physical for 28 year old John Powers led to an eye specialist informing John that half his sight was gone. He had no idea. A degenerative eye disease (choroideremia) would eventually lead to blindness. 30 years later, John recounts what helped and hindered him on his “challenging and messy” journey of sight loss.
This is a candid narrative in which denial and resistance eventually gave way to acceptance and the assistance of a supportive community and the riches of his Christian faith.
“I think there are others out there who get a life changing diagnosis, and all of a sudden, they have to find a new way forward.”
Blind and Refined
Episode 2 - Roots of Resilience: Breaking Isolation with Connection
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John dives into the emotional aftermath of receiving a diagnosis of progressive blindness. He reflects on the pull toward isolation and how critical it is to build community and share vulnerably. Through a powerful story of emotional breakdown and breakthrough, he reveals how connection with others offers strength during deep personal loss.
Cover artwork: Jennie Lodien
Editing assistance, Ann Powers and Wayne Hepler
Audio Editing: Reed Seely
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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