NLVL 403: Life After Sudden Sight Loss: One Step at a Time with Lynn Jensen

Episode description At 27 years old, Lynn Jensen suddenly lost all her sight after an undiagnosed brain tumor led to emergency surgery. Her family was initially told she had only months to live. Lynn survived, but rebuilding her life required learning how to walk again, use a white cane, develop independent-living skills, and eventually trust the guide dog she never thought she wanted. Lynn joins Kim Wardlow to speak honestly about grief, rehabilitation, family support, peer connection, Braille, assistive technology, and the small accomplishments that restore confidence after vision loss. She also shares how her experience led to a 25-year career as a vision rehabilitation specialist and inspired her book, Best Kept Secrets for Travelers with Sight Loss. For Lynn, losing sight was devastating, but living with sight loss does not have to be. The path forward begins one step at a time. Learn more about Lynn and her accessible travel guide at blindtraveltips.com. Learn more about Aftersight’s programs, podcasts, and peer-support resources at aftersight.org.