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RP "Truths" #001
RP "Truths" #001
"It's right there."
Doesn't help.
RP "Truths" #004
I may not see your hand to shake it... No. I'm not a jerk.
RP "Truths" #004
I may not see your hand to shake it... No. I'm not a jerk.
RP "Truths" #007
Wet floor signs are, and will always be the ENEMY.
RP "Truths" #007
Wet floor signs are, and will always be the ENEMY.
RP "Truths" #010
I may or may not have meant to hit you with my cane.
RP "Truths" #013
Either shut the door all the way, or leave it completely open.
RP "Truths" #016
I'm fine with not knowing how many bugs are around me. But thanks for telling me anyway.
RP "Truths" #016
I'm fine with not knowing how many bugs are around me. But thanks for telling me anyway.
RP "Truths" #016
I'm fine with not knowing how many bugs are around me. But thanks for telling me anyway.
RP "Truths" #016
I'm fine with not knowing how many bugs are around me. But thanks for telling me anyway.
RP "Truths" #019
Asking me if that shirt is black, navy, blue, or dark purple is NOT a good idea.
RP "Truths" #022
The dishwasher, counter edge, and door knobs always know where it hurts the most.
RP "Truths" #025
Searching 20 minutes for something,only to have someone walk in the room and say "here you go, it was right in front of you!"
RP "Truths" #028
T.
RP "Truths" #028
Yes I have an incurable condition. No, you will never see me give up.
RP "Truths" #031
I reach for the stars, even if I can't see them
RP "Truths" #034
"I feel so bad for you! How do you even deal with that condition?!" Um... I just do?
RP "Truths" #037
Caution. Visually impaired cook. May want to check your chicken, hamburger, and sausage.
RP "Truths" #040
Want to know what it's like to be me? Try not trusting your eyes, and only trusting what people say is there.
RP "Truths" #043
Familiarity trumps everything. Give me a minute to get my bearings.
RP "Truths" #046
Have a question about what I can and can't see? Ask! Don't assume!
RP "Truths" #049
Definition of Retinitis Pigmentosa: A life full of learning to have vision with little or no sight.
RP "Truths" #052
I don't like asking for help, so if I ask for it, I truly need it.
RP "Truths" #055
Not every person with a cane is completely blind.
RP "Truths" #058
I'm not stuck up. I'm uncomfortable with my surroundings.
RP "Truths" #061
I can accomplish just as much as you, even with a disability.
RP "Truths" #064
"It's right there by that orange flashlight, that's next to that blue cup, that's on top of the yellow paper." Still doesn't help.
RP "Truths" #067
If you leave your stuff in random places on the floor, there's a 99% chance I'll run over it.
RP "Truths" #070
I don't wear these sunglasses to make a fashion statement.
RP "Truths" #073
It's hard enough to whip out our cane in front of staring eyes... Please don't be ignorant with your comments.
RP "Truths" #076
Self driving cars need to be a "thing" already. I've got places to be and HATE having to depend on others.
RP "Truths" #079
If you really knew my story, you would know that I am far from being rude or stuck up. Truth is I am just uncomfortable with my surroundings or simply don't see you.
RP "Truths" #082
When you walk into a room, and you can't visually find the person... so you end up talking in the complete opposite direction of where they are at...
RP "Truths" #085
Some days I run into everything and everyone due to blind spots, and other days I can find a pen that I dropped on the floor within seconds... no wonder everyone is confused about what we can and can't see!
RP "Truths" #088
I would love to socialize, but I'm too busy making sure I don't run into anyone, miss handshakes, spill my drink, or trip over the edge of the patio.
RP "Truths" #091
Dear family and friends, nothing is more annoying that constantly tripping over the pairs of shoes you leave out in the middle of the room every day. Love, The RPers that are tired of almost spraining an ankle every time they go get a glass of water in the kitchen.
RP "Truths" #094
Glass doors and windows always have a way of finding me when I least expect it. I've got the bruises to prove it.
RP "Truths" #097
It must be really confusing to the public when we run full force into objects like light poles, tables, glass doors and wet floor signs, only to walk away like we weren't even phased. #IwouldmoveifIwereyou #Visuallyimpairedpersoncomingthrough
RP "Truths" #100
One of the MOST frustrating things about having RP... is dropping something and not being able to find it.
RP "Truths" #103
Stairs that have the same carpet pattern... "Yeah, I think I'm just gonna butt slide down this..."
RP "Truths" #106
Halloween for me is more of a turn out the porch lights, watch a movie on the couch, and eat all the candy type of evening...
#nobodyishome
RP "Truths" #109
I don't run into things very often (just kidding that's a lie), but when I do I make sure I hit it with enough force to send it flying across the room.
RP "Truths" #112
Running into doors... It's my new hobby.
RP "Truths" #115
Always pee before you go out. ALWAYS.
RP "Truths" #118
When you're not sure if that was the last step or not, so you take one last big step just as a precaution, only to look like your stepping over some imaginary stream.
RP "Truths" #121
When you walk into a store and an associates voice greets you, but you don't see them... so you just talk to the ENTIRE store front until they finally come into your line of sight.
RP "Truths" #124
Telling my blanket to get "Off the couch" while my dog looks at me from across the room... Need I say more?
RP "Truths" #127
When you go to squish a spider and realize that if you don't hit it the first time... you will never find it again.
RP "Truths" #130
When you're on the plane and you contemplate the risk of getting a drink in the clear cup or to just stay parched.
RP "Truths" #133
If I had a $1.00 for everytime I ran into something, I'd be rich! (And sitll bruised.)
RP "Truths" #136
Impaling yourself with your can because of a damn sidewalk crack.
RP "Truths" #139
Running full force into adore you thought was open… The noise it makes is usually worse than the injuries it causes…
RP "Truths" #142
RP "Truths" #145
When you can't find the door handle of a car at night...
RP "Truths" #148
If I'm laughing, it's ok to laugh...
RP "Truths" #151
When you climb into the wrong car...
Let's just pretend that didn't happen.
RP "Truths" #154
When someone tries to give you a high five and you don't even notice...
RP "Truths" #157
When someone's shadow makes it hard for you to see what you're looking at... "You're standing in my light..."
RP "Truths" #160
When you try to avoid running into something, but end up running into another object instead.
RP "Truths" #163
Coming in from outside and having to wait till your eyes adjust before you can start walking around...
‪#PainInTheAss‬
RP "Truths" #166
When you sweep up a pile, turn around to grab the dustpan, and suddenly the pile isn't there anymore....
RP "Truths" #169
When someone says "Don't worry, I got you!" But 2 minutes later they forget, and you fall off a curb.
RP "Truths" #172
Your dog takes a poop... so you go get a bag, right? But when you come back to pick it up you can't find it... and of course people are watching to make sure it actually gets picked up... #ThanksMolly
RP "Truths" #175
Me: "Isn't this a cool purple shirt?!"
Friend: "That's actually navy..."
Me: "That's what I meant...Same thing."
RP "Truths" #178
When you're exiting a department store thinking you have a clear path within the wide opening, only to run full force into the tall clear shoplifting detector.
RP "Truths" #181
I probably seem like a crazy person who likes to eagerly shake everyone's hand, but in all reality I'm just trying to beat them to the punch.
#Ihatehandshakes
RP "Truths" #002
"Are you blind?" Nope. I just like carrying around this stick.
RP "Truths" #005
Yes. I say "sorry" to objects that I run into.
RP "Truths" #008
"Maybe you should try glasses?" I never thought of that. Thanks so much.
RP "Truths" #011
Throwing me a pity party doesn't help.
RP "Truths" #014
Put a glass of water in front of me. I will knock it over every time. Guaranteed.
RP "Truths" #017
I am visually impaired. No, I am not faking it.
RP "Truths" #017
I am visually impaired. No, I am not faking it.
RP "Truths" #020
Yes I just tripped over that 5 minutes ago. Yes, I will trip over it again here shortly.
RP "Truths" #020
Yes I just tripped over that 5 minutes ago. Yes, I will trip over it again here shortly.
RP "Truths" #023
I fit right in at the local bar. I look like a drunk jerk who doesn't shake hands and stumbles into everyone.
RP "Truths" #026
Blind spots are constantly holding hostage of my cell phone, the remote control, and anything I need at that particular moment.
RP "Truths" #029
You can still talk to my face, regardless if I can see you or not.
RP "Truths" #032
Please do not do everything for me. I can handle it. I promise.
RP "Truths" #035
"Why do you get to board the plane first?" If you want me to trip over your feet, smack you with my cane, or slow everyone down because I can't read the itty bitty seat numbers, then by all means I'll wait till you are seated.
RP "Truths" #038
"You sure don't seem like your blind." And you sure don't seem like you're stupid!
RP "Truths" #041
I can't see in dark or dimly lit situations. Forgive me if I'm not looking directly at you.
RP "Truths" #044
"It's right there." Where? "Right in front of you." I don't see it. "I'm pointing right at it!" That's great... but I still don't see it.
RP "Truths" #047
"It's not that dark in here." .... Clearly you don't know what "dark" is.
RP "Truths" #050
Your blind jokes are my reality. Choose wisely
RP "Truths" #053
Going from being independent, to having to depend on someone is extremely hard to accept.
RP "Truths" #056
If you're trying to hand me something, tell me. When I put my hand out, put it directly in my hands.
RP "Truths" #059
Snowy nights are magical because I can somewhat see.
RP "Truths" #065
If I'm having a hard time seeing something, picture a giant clock in front of where I'm standing. Tell me where the object is on the "clock."
RP "Truths" #068
I'm rude? No. What's rude is you getting mad at a person with a seeing eye cane who is obviously visually impaired and accidentally bumped into you. That's rude.
RP "Truths" #071
Just because you "can't see well without your glasses" doesn't mean you "know how I feel."
RP "Truths" #074
Comparing your eyes to mine is the most annoying thing you can do...
RP "Truths" #077
"Why do you have a phone if you can't see?"
... I can still see it for the most part. Larger text, brighter screen, different color contrast settings, speech to text, helpful apps, etc.
RP "Truths" #080
"Why don't you drive? Were you drunk driving? Did your license get suspended? Do you not have money to buy a car? Were you doing drugs? Did you get arrested?" .... I'm visually impaired.
RP "Truths" #083
Yes, I take many mental notes to not trip over/run into things that I've tripped on or ran into before. But do I remember? Hell no. Just look at all my bruises.
RP "Truths" #086
Having to rely on the people around you and feeling like a burden is sometimes the hardest part about having RP.
RP "Truths" #089
A person with good vision needs to go to the store to grab milk. Their though process: drive to the store, grab milk, drive home. A visually impaired person needs to go to the store to grab milk. Their thought process: how will I get there? What if I run into or trip over things/people? What if I can't see the screen to pay? Or what if someone I know waves and they think I'm rude for not waving back because I didn't see them? How will I get home?
RP "Truths" #092
When you want to go hang out with people, but talk yourself out of it for fear that you might embarrass yourself or those you are with. Let's be honest, knocking a drink over, tripping on a curb, or bumping into someone are always a fun way to start the night out... NOT!
RP "Truths" #095
When you think you see an object for what it is, but then you get closer to it and it's something completely different. Calling over a brown paper bas in a cute puppy voice can get you some strange looks.
RP "Truths" #098
Driving while visually impaired... It's not worth it.
RP "Truths" #101
Randomly flinching because you thought you saw something coming at you... #noIamnotatweaker
RP "Truths" #104
I just love spending my time trying to find the mouse pointer on the computer screen, only to lose it again within seconds.
RP "Truths" #107
When a stranger asks you to hand them something they just dropped..."Yeah just give me like 30 minutes."
RP "Truths" #110
When someone walk into the room and expects you to know who they are, but all you give them is a "Who the hell are you?" look.
RP "Truths" #113
Bending down to pick something up (that you somehow miraculously found), only to knock yourself out on another object you didn't see...
RP "Truths" #116
Nothing is more annoying than running into an object that someone JUST warned you about.
RP "Truths" #119
When someone says "Here catch!" and as you are about to tell them "No wait!" they toss it at you anyway... so you do an "Oh Shit" type of reach, with about a 50/50 chance of catching the object being thrown.
RP "Truths" #122
Cleaning -- The act of continually finding spots you missed when you thought you had gotten it all picked up.
#thanksblindspots
RP "Truths" #125
Waiting till everyone leaves the movie theater so you can take 10 minutes to get down the flippin' stairs.
RP "Truths" #128
I'm going to break my ankle... and it's going to be because of a damn SHOE.
RP "Truths" #131
When you drop an ice cube on the floor... Eh, I'll step in the puddle later.
RP "Truths" #134
Having RP and back seat driving... "Shhhh."
RP "Truths" #137
"Your phone is SO bright!" Yep.. sure is.
RP "Truths" #140
Doing the shuffle until you reach the curb…
RP "Truths" #143
The word "Step" can mean many things...
Step down...
Step across...
Step up...
Step onto...
Choose which version of "Step" wisely.
RP "Truths" #146
When you can't find the damn light switch...
RP "Truths" #149
Trying to read the tiny menu at fast food restaurants.... "Yeah I'll just take the same as him...."
RP "Truths" #152
Just because I don't look like your version of a stereotypical blind person, does not mean I'm faking it.
RP "Truths" #155
The moment people close to you figure out that you don't actually see the things they point out.... Look... the plane sounded cool, I believed you when you said that bug was huge, and that guy over there sounds like a weirdo from what you described.
RP "Truths" #158
I am
#RPSTRONG
RP "Truths" #161
When you step off a curb you didn't see, but recover your step like a pro...‪
#ITotallySawThat‬
RP "Truths" #164
When someone tells you to REMEMBER a certain object is in a certain spot.... and you trip over it 5 minutes later.
‪#YeahThatsGottaMove‬
RP "Truths" #167
When someone tries to show you something on the computer screen, but you can't find the mouse... So you take a split second and move the pointer to the upper corner of the screen (to be able to see it again) but they don't understand what you're doing, so they shout "No! Not up there!" Chill. Seriously.
RP "Truths" #170
Have you ever gone through what seemed like an impossible obstacle course in super dim restaurant lighting, and thought "How the hell did I get through that?!"
RP "Truths" #173
When you're mowing the lawn, but can't distinguish the line where you've already cut... so you end up leaving little mohawk strips in the grass.
#ITried
RP "Truths" #176
Cheers to Saturday nights! The one time you fit right in at the local bar/club! Bump into someone? No big deal! Spill a drink? Eh, it happens! Walking around not knowin where you are? So is everyone else.
RP "Truths" #179
Asking your family members if the food you're about to eat is edible or not...
#ThatIsNotFlourOnThe
Bread
#BrownLettuce
RP "Truths" #182
When you're about to step onto the escalator but you can't tell when the next step is until it starts to rise...
#HoldingUpTheLine
RP "Truths" #003
"Look there's a plane!"
"Oh cool!"
(Didn't even bother looking for it.)
RP "Truths" #006
Do NOT move things around on me.
RP "Truths" #009
Yes. I can sometimes still see you, even if I'm using a cane.
RP "Truths" #012
If you show me a picture, I'll probably see something completely different than what it really is.
RP "Truths" #015
To me my house is immaculate. To others, not so much.
RP "Truths" #018
The only stars I'm seeing are floaters.
RP "Truths" #021
"Hey! We"re over here!" Great. I'll be there when I find out where "here" is.
RP "Truths" #024
Do not walk in front of me. You will be ran over.
RP "Truths" #027
There's an 85% chance that my clothes are inside out, that I'm showing my size to everyone, that they are mismatched colors, or that there's a stain.
RP "Truths" #030
I may be impaired, but I am not incapable.
RP "Truths" #033
If you see me coming at you, and I'm not slowing down, MOVE.
RP "Truths" #036
"Your computer screen and mouse pointer are HUGE!" Thanks.
RP "Truths" #039
"Step, slope, crack, edge, grass, rock, tree, car, bike, people to your left, kid to your right..." RP language at its finest.
RP "Truths" #042
I have "bad eye days." No, I can't explain it.
RP "Truths" #045
Wipe that blank stare off your face. This is called a cane. It helps me see.
RP "Truths" #048
Awkward.
I can still see you...
RP "Truths" #051
When I ask you where to sign and date something, point to it. Telling me to sign where it says "signature" does nothing for me.
RP "Truths" #054
I'm a pro at giving myself crazy and hard to explain injuries.
RP "Truths" #057
Life with RP is a giant obstacle course that only gets harder as time goes on.
RP "Truths" #060
If you're standing there waiting for me and I'm not saying anything, I probably don't see you. Speak up.
RP "Truths" #063
For the love of god please push in your chairs!
RP "Truths" #066
If I tell you "I'm good. I got it." I got it.
RP "Truths" #069
If I'm about to sit on you, run into you, or accidentally touch you, say something! It's just as awkward for me, if not more!
RP "Truths" #072
Tell me again about how much better your doctor is, and how he can just simply "fix" my eyes.
RP "Truths" #075
I am allowed to mourn the loss of something that is continually being taken away from me.
RP "Truths" #078
That awkward moment when you pretend like you can see, so that you don't have to explain your visual impairment struggles to a complete stranger.
RP "Truths" #081
Shaking hands is more stressful than one might think... should you put your hand out first? Do they think you're rude for not shaking their hand because it was in your blind spot and you honestly didn't see it?
RP "Truths" #084
If I have certain lights on, it's probably for a reason. Stop turning them OFF!
RP "Truths" #087
For the last time... glasses, contacts, and even lasik will NOT fix my eye condition. And no, I don't want to go visit your "amazing" doctor.
RP "Truths" #090
"C'mon didn't you see that!?" If I saw it, I wouldn't have ran into it!
RP "Truths" #093
"You're probably just faking it." Why would I want to fake not being able to see? I struggle with simple tasks daily. "Faking it" is the furthest thing from the truth. Think before you speak
RP "Truths" #096
I didn't get upset because I knocked the drink over, I got upset because before I knocked the drink over I ran into the table, fell off the curb, and didn't shake someone's hand because I didn't see them. Every little thing is just another reminder of what is being taken away from me, that's why I got upset.
RP "Truths" #099
When you realize that you're not the only one in the room after all... Damn blind spots.
RP "Truths" #102
When you're outside at night and the only thought you have is "Well, hopefully nothing bad happens, or no one needs my help... I can't see shit!"
RP "Truths" #105
I have gotten so good at pretending I see things when I don't, that most people don't even know I have a disability that affects me each and every day...
RP "Truths" #108
"When you make yourself a nice cold glass of ice water, set it down in a spot that you know "Won't get knocked over" only to knock it over less than 2 minutes later. So you clean up the mess, refill the cup, and put in in a DIFFERENT spot that you know "won't get knocked over." The 3 minute mark hits and you knock it over for the second time in less than 5 minutes. That's it. Time for a water bottle with a lid.
RP "Truths" #111
When you drop your change on the floor at the store... Yeah I'm just gonna leave that there...
RP "Truths" #114
You know, shopping just wouldn't be the same without random poles in the aisles, and waist high cement posts in the parking lot.
RP "Truths" #117
When someone is showing you something on their phone, but you have no idea what you are looking at, so your automatic response is "Oh cool."
RP "Truths" #120
Asking a restaurant for the "brightest seat in the house" is always a fun time...
RP "Truths" #123
I've got the battle wounds to prove that I fight through this condition each and every day. The mark on my shin from the dishwasher being left down is one of my proudest. Wanna see?
RP "Truths" #126
Some people leave the store feeling good because they got a deal. I leave the store feeling good because I didn't hit someone with the cart.
RP "Truths" #129
When you don't see the waiter trying to hand you the glass of water or your food...
RP "Truths" #132
Unless you don't want EVERYTHING put away... I suggest you don't ask me to unload the dishwasher.
RP "Truths" #135
When I run into something... "Oh, that's gotta move."
RP "Truths" #138
When you've been looking for something for the past five minutes and as you are about to give up you run right into it. "Found it."
RP "Truths" #141
When the power goes out and you're all the sudden more sighted than those freaking out around you…
#welcometomyworld
RP "Truths" #144
Yes, you can ask me if I need help... I won't be offended.
RP "Truths" #147
Dropping something and not being able to find it is unbelievably irritating. Especially when someone can walk into the room and find it within seconds.
RP "Truths" #150
SCREW.
THIS.
RP "Truths" #153
Softly patting the table in hopes of not knocking anything over while looking for an object...
RP "Truths" #156
I'm a pro at playing follow the leader...
RP "Truths" #159
EVERYTHING has it's place, put the damn remote back.
RP "Truths" #162
Thinking you're in a room by yourself until someone says something and scares the shit out of you.
RP "Truths" #165
When someone tries to show you something on their phone but the brightness is turned all the way down... "Yeah, your black phone screen is really cool!"
RP "Truths" #168
When you have to call someone into the room for a second opinion on if that piece of fuzz is actually a piece of fuzz or a spider trying to play tricks on you
RP "Truths" #171
When someone stops suddenly right in front of you, and you slam into the back of them...
#MaybeGiveAWarningNextTime
RP "Truths" #174
When your depth perception lies to you and that "step down" was a little larger than you had anticipated...
RP "Truths" #177
When there's a line painted on the ground that looks like it's marking a step... But there isn't actually a step... So you end up looking like a baby calf just learning how to walk as you attemp to take a massive leap of faith over the "step" you thought you saw.
RP "Truths" #180
Drinking does NOT make you see better...It just makes you THINK you do. #OnlyTwoMoreRounds
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