EPISODE · Dec 12, 2024 · 28 MIN
Denise Leigh: A Life of Light in Darkness (Part 1 of 3)
from The Blind Chick · host Aftersight
In this episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn Street and Moses Street kick off an inspiring three-part series with Denise Leigh. Denise shares her extraordinary journey of living with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), raising four children, and navigating life as a blind parent. From her early years in a challenging residential school system to raising her youngest son with RP, Denise's story is filled with resilience, humor, and deep love for her family. This episode explores the joys and challenges of parenting while blind, the importance of community, and the emotional toll of passing on RP. Don’t miss the beginning of this incredible story. Chapter Markers: 00:00 - Introduction: Welcome to The Blind Chick! 02:26 - Thanksgiving in 1920s Style 04:42 - Meet Denise Leigh: Her Village and Early Life 06:57 - Early School Years: A Tough Start 11:44 - Parenting Challenges as a Blind Mother 16:15 - Raising Four Kids: The Village Approach 20:50 - Discovering RP in Her Youngest Child 25:37 - The Emotional Toll of Passing on RP 27:55 - Closing and Colorado Gives Day Reminder Contact Aftersight: www.aftersight.org [email protected] (720) 712-8856
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In this episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn Street and Moses Street kick off an inspiring three-part series with Denise Leigh. Denise shares her extraordinary journey of living with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), raising four children, and navigating life as a blind parent. From her early years in a challenging residential school system to raising her youngest son with RP, Denise's story is filled with resilience, humor, and deep love for her family. This episode explores the joys and challenges of parenting while blind, the importance of community, and the emotional toll of passing on RP. Don’t miss the beginning of this incredible story. Chapter Markers: 00:00 - Introduction: Welcome to The Blind Chick! 02:26 - Thanksgiving in 1920s Style 04:42 - Meet Denise Leigh: Her Village and Early Life 06:57 - Early School Years: A Tough Start 11:44 - Parenting Challenges as a Blind Mother 16:15 - Raising Four Kids: The Village Approach 20:50 - Discovering RP in Her Youngest Child 25:37 - The Emotional Toll of Passing on RP 27:55 - Closing and Colorado Gives Day Reminder Contact Aftersight: www.aftersight.org [email protected] (720) 712-8856
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