Seek out others with similar disabilities that have similar interests.

I don't know if you have considered any kind of 'rehab' that helps people with visual impairments learn to adapt and live more normally, but I am told one of the best parts about it is interacting with your peers that are finding themselves in similar situations, and finding new friends in those people.

O&M training geared towards adults, and occupational rehab for visually impaired are some examples. I'm quite looking forward to these things for that reason. Covid currently has these things nearly shut down near me though.

My solution was - after several years of trying everything imaginable - to fully accept the disease and my limitations caused by it.

I had to let go of my old goals, dreams, hobbies and most of my friends. But I replaced those with things that work for me with my limited vision.

E.g. instead of playing ball games I run marathons and go hiking, instead of going to a dark pub with friends I go to a park during the day, instead of reading books I listen to audiobooks, etc.

You will find like minded people at these activities and that helps with isolation. At least for the spring-summer-autumn period, I don't have a solution for the long dark days of the winter.

Hey there. There's some blind servers on discord that you can find. Also, there's some groups on Facebook that you can join too! I know what its like to feel alone being visually impaired... anyhow, let me know if you want to join a discord server!

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