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03/18/2008 20:30
earthtonesclr
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Hello Everyone,

I have a brother with RP. Over the years I have seen his range of vision grow smaller and smaller. Now I can stand in front of him, reach out my hand and he won't see it. His vision is double and for the first time affecting his work. I believe we are both frightened.

What can I do to help him. We never talked about is RP because I think he felt talking about it meant he did not believe G-- would cure his eyes. I finally gave him a list of organizations that help the blind and teach braille.

He needs training and work or he'll lose his house.

Sorry to sound so intense... just worried.

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07/02/2008 01:03
ckhfagan
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I am so glad to hear from a family member on hear. It is so important for family and friends to be involved in this life altering experience. Just remember: the loss of vision takes the same steps of grieving that anything else tramatic in life does. For example: a loss of a loved one, loss of a job, and many other life tagedies. Just be there for your brother and love him for who he is and for the decisions he makes for his own way of coping.

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