
My NDIS Experience
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January 28, 2018
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By Chrissy Renee
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I have now had my NDIS plan for 3 months, and I've been meaning to reflect on the process and share what I've learnt. I had anticipated the rollout in my area for some time as there were many services I wanted to access but simply couldn't afford it. Here's the main parts of the…
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Gift of a Guide: A Year On
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August 31, 2017
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By Chrissy Renee
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Another milestone has come and gone; Lacey and I have been a team for a year now. As the day crept upon us, I really couldn’t believe it had been a year since she came into my life, but then again she has become such a part of not just my life but my family…
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Review: Into The Water by Paula Hawkins
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August 21, 2017
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By Chrissy Renee
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Title: Into the Water Author: Paula Hawkins Other books by author: Girl on the Train Narrator: Imogen Church, Sophie Aldred, Daniel Weyman, Rachel Bavidge, Laura Aikman. Genre: Fiction, Psychological Thriller Length: 11 hours 31 mins Overall Rating: 2.5/5 I had high hopes for this book after reading Girl on the Train and watching the movie.…
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What it is like to look in the mirror and see nothing
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July 05, 2017
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By Chrissy Renee
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No, the title of this post isn’t a metaphor, it is literal. When I look in the mirror, I see nothing. I can’t see my own face. Growing up, I went through an awkward stage when I was uncomfortable with my body and the way I looked. I grew up a dancer and spent hours…
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When your learning style no longer works
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January 23, 2017
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By Chrissy Renee
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Have you ever considered what learning style you might have? I never really thought about it until it came up in a counselling module I was completing. Then it got me thinking; I am a clear visual learner, how am I managing to study now that I am legally blind? What are the different learning…
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From Puppy to Guide: Meeting Lacey’s Puppy Raiser
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December 29, 2016
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By Chrissy Renee
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How does a cute, fluffy puppy end up acting as a person's guide? The process is much longer and involves many more people than you would expect. I always knew there was a long process a puppy goes through to become a Guide Dog, but I wan't aware of the details. When I was asked…
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