 Because I am... The Blind Biologist
There is something inside me, some fire that no amount of patronising or scorn can put out. I do not know what it is, I think that I never will, but it is the thing that I am thankful for, every day of my life.
I know that I could just roll over and go back to sleep, or just go along with what people tell me is right for me. I could let the fact that I have been blind since birth, or the fact I have PCOS, dictate who I am and what I should do with my life. However this is MY life, so why should I?
Being the person that I want to be is NEVER easy. I have to FIGHT to be who I am. Whoever heard of a blind biologist? Well, I am here to tell you, she is here, and she WILL succeed, whatever the cost.
People will always say to me "You can't do science with your disability." or "Are you sure you wouldn't prefer to do something easier? It will be easier for you." These people are WRONG.
So what if some days I am in so much pain I can hardly move? What difference does the fact I can't see make? There is something inside me that whispers " "Always be true to who you are and what you want to be." THAT is the only voice that matters. It makes me get up in the morning, it makes me put in the work and effort, and it lets me know that it is all WORTH the struggle.
So, what I am most thankful for, above all else, is that I am TRUE to myself. Some people may not like the choices I make, some may not agree with what I decide, but as long as I am HAPPY with what I do and who I am. THAT is all that matters. When my lecturer says to me "I am proud of you, you are doing great." Then I KNOW all the fighting and pain is worth it.
Be true to yourselves ladies, YOU are worth it.
Kyl (the blind biologist)
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Kyl (the blind biologist)
Age 26
Not married
No kids and can't have any
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Biology is a wonderful thing, until it goes wrong
If I thought I was sane it would drive me mad.
If at first you don't succeed, buy a parrot
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