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Scenario

Why progressive vision loss creates urgency around visual memory

My vision is deteriorating from macular degeneration and I keep memorizing my husband's face because I'm afraid I'll forget what he looks like.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Approaching darkness makes every image precious, transforming ordinary sight into desperate collection of what will soon be lost.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief for lost health — chronic illness and disability?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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