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Full History - 2018 - 05 - 07 - ID#8hpb08
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Does blind people feel they are blushing? (self.Blind)
submitted 5.256297132201646y ago by jtchworld
Hey, I am writing a novel where the main character is blind so I might return with more questions but the first one I have is do blind feel when they are blushing or how do they experience it?
jrs12 10 points 5y ago
Let me ask you, can you feel when you are blushing?
jtchworld [OP] 3 points 5y ago
Sorry my mind was too focused on my novel to think about the silliness of my question
robexib 3 points 5y ago
General rule: Unless something requires sight, blind folk probably experience the same shit we sighties do.
blind_devotion08 3 points 5y ago
Is it wrong if the first thing I wanted to comment was "Upvoting for visibility"?
TheBlindBookLover 2 points 5y ago
Hi. If you are writing a novel with a character that is blind, I would highly recommend interviewing several blind individuals, checking out any documentaries about blindness, and looking through websites by any blindness organizations. I am sorry if I am being annoying with this post. You are probably doing these things already. I just want to help prevent another stereotype filled novel such as, “Me Before You”. Good luck on the novel. I hope that this helps.
jtchworld [OP] 1 points 5y ago
No worries, I had no idea where to go so when I found this place I felt I could start here so thanks for the help.

It is a fantasy so even my character will be blind, so some things will maybe be different and of course I hope it won’t be stereotyped :-)
redstone1337 2 points 5y ago
Sighted people don't see themselves blushing unless they look into a mirror. They either feel the extra blood flow to their face or someone points it out to them. It's no different for blind people.
Amonwilde 2 points 5y ago
Yes?
jtchworld [OP] 2 points 5y ago
Sorry my mind was too focused on my novel to think about the silliness of my question
Marconius 1 points 5y ago
Uh, you don't have to see yourself blushing to tell if you are blushing. The warmth in your face is all you need, even with vision. Very silly question.
jtchworld [OP] 1 points 5y ago
Sorry my mind was too focused on my novel to think about the silliness of my question
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