The Social perils of AMD

[Ayralin]

I know my fellow sufferers will understand! The perils of macular degeneration: Last week I had to drop dog off at Vet clinic for routine dental care. Another client dropped their dog off. The fellow smiled and greeted me as if he knew me. I don't see faces clearly now, I THOUGHT he was a good friend of my daughter. We had a great conversation - you know how we are starved for social interaction nowadays! Well, I later learned it was NOT her friend.. some poor fellow somewhere is scratching his head wondering who I am, just as I am wondering who he was. We have to find our laughter where we can 🤣

[springcross]

Indeed we do Ayralin. xx

[tallyho]

I am an identical twin that’s brings up a whole host of issues throughout my whole life !!!!

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I can so relate to this. I am in the US and esp since the BLM marches I am more aware of my interactions with people of different backgrounds...my great fear is that some one will think me insensitive when I don't appear to remember or recognize them. It is considered really bad form. I do try to remember people and things and places BY SIGHT. But that isn't a reality for me now. I am hoping that my hearing is the last to go, I spend time everyday pointedly learning sounds and what they relate to..I am forming a personalized repository of recognition for my future 8-).

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Personalized repository of recognition -- damn that sounds good! I think I will use it!

[SDR22]

If you had a great conversation he must have enjoyed it too! Stay well Ayralin

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I think he probably thought what a lovely, friendly lady.