What do I do about my social life?

Question

I have no friends. The hole world seams to push me away. When I try to talk to someone, they look at me like I am stupid. Why? Because I am blind. That is all. Because I am blind, people seam to also think I am retarted as well. What do I do? This is driving me crazy!

Answer 1

It's difficult for the sighted to connect with the blind without some practice.  And how do you know they're looking at you "like you're stupid" (your words) if you can't see them?  Perhaps you're not giving them enough of an opportunity to get to know you.  Most people don't like someone instantly . . . it takes repeat exposure.  

I suggest you get involved in situations which put you in contact with quality people working together on good causes:  church or volunteer work (sounds crazy perhaps but I'm sure there's a lot a blind person could do for others).

Answer 2

Omg, you should check if there is a recreation center for the blind near where you live.

I'm legally blind in one eye, and my mom got info about it.

If you have a moblity teacher or a resource teacher ask them about it.

I go every other weekend to it and we do all kinds of cool stuff, so you should ask about it.