Similarly, the person with vision loss feels guilty about placing additional responsibilities on the sighted partner. However, vision loss brought many couples closer together. For a person who is visually impaired, asking for help can be one of the hardest things to do. But there are also issues of receiving unwanted help. Others accepted unneeded assistance so as not to offend their spouses.
Sighted partners struggle with how much help to give and when to hold back.
Tell your sighted partner what type of help you need, and when you need it. Take time to discuss who should do what, and how to work as a team. We asked sighted partners about the types of information or programs they would find helpful. Many felt they could benefit from their own discussion groups - to share experiences and learn how others are dealing with similar situations. Others expressed the desire to learn more about resources for their spouses.