Yeah, I understand how frustrating that would be. I wish there were better options than there are now.

I guess if I had unlimited money, my situation wouldn't be quite as bad as it is now because I could just constantly use uber and cabs, but as it is I don't want to spend that much often. Plus even in those situations I am uncomfortable. I actually rode a bus to another city a couple times to go to concerts and any cab drivers in those places were rude, so i am nervous most will be.

Now that I think about it, even the bus rude made me anxious because I was worried I'd not find the right place to go to catch the one back home.

At least I am glad my family isn't the only ones who do that. lol. But it gets very frustrating like I need to get their approval for where I go. I really am going to have to just start using some other transportation sometimes, even if it costs pretty much (in some cases).

And also the ones whose job is to take you places really should not be having you feel that way, but that seems to be the norm for most businesses now, where some of the people act like they are doing everyone a favor. I do have an option of transportation that is probably similar to what you are talking about, but I haven't tried it yet.

There has to be some power given to you though ... It's awesome that he worries but there is also the reality that blind doesn't mean incapab of being situationally aware. Gaining some kind of autonomy in planning your own day, even if it is just being able to grocery shop on your own is important.

As I lost the ability to drive I noticed some people's overbearance on my life and their worry for my safety kept me from personal achievement. The worse my vision gets the more important it is that people around me realize that I am still me and the human I am needs autonomy. I appreciate their worry, but they need to appreciate capabilities and need for independence.

Best of wishes to you