Struggle between your logic and emotions

Often what people don't realize about having Stargardt's is on any given day, we may look just as normal as the next person. But if it's one thing life has taught us, appearance can be deceiving.

No matter how normal a Stargardt's patient may look, they are faced with challenges everytime they step outside of their regular routine. There are always new difficulties that needs to be overcome even in life's simplest activities. Wherever you go, there is a constant reminder of the inconveniences of not being able to see.

Whehter is catching a bus, buying groceries, travelling, schooling and learning, everything is related to being able to see. If you're a parent or relative of a Stargardt's patient, then remember not to take anything for granted, because no matter how simple an activity may be to you, often the inability to see my prohibit the Stargardt's patient from accomplishing that task.

It's a challenge to overcome the physical inconveniences, but the real demon is often within. The ability to process ignorance and prejudice becomes crucial to those who has any type of disability. Facing constanto challenges, I often felt a sense of helplessness due to my inability in changing my condition. There will always be good and bad days, some days when I am more emotional, I still feel a ense of sadness, but on other days, my logic tells me I am a very lucky person. One thing is for certain, it will take a very long time before these emotions are trully digested. Most people never come to terms with their life.

It's a tiresome struggle, and perhaps one that will never trully go away. And there's nothing anyone else can do to help except to be supportive. As a parent, friend of relative, be supportive and understanding, even if you may not understand. Give them the benefit of the doubt and have faith in their ability to overcome any challenge.

Support them and they will find their way in due time.