Sooooo... thinking about the possibility and feasibility of big life changes, namely studying opera seriously in Europe. Would love to connect with other #Blind language learners, especially those using #braille as a component of their learning. Currently learning #French. Am particularly interested in chatting with people who have taught themselves grade 2 French Braille as well as those who are either conversational or fluent and/or who have worked in or currently live in a #Francophone European country. If this is you or you're in any way adjacent to this world, please reach out. Would love to talk to you. Would also love to chat with people who use #MusicBraille / #BrailleMusic in Europe.

#Francophonie #ClassicalMusic #Opera #LanguageLearning #Languages #Français #LowVision #VisuallyImpaired #BlindMasto #BlindMastodon #BlindFedi @mastoblind

PS: if I missed any hashtags or groups, please let me know and I'll add them.

It’s been an intense few weeks. As of two weeks ago, I am no contact with my mother, meaning I am now estranged from my entire family of origin. This has brought a wave of grief and emotions. I’m incredibly grateful for my online support group, support workers, therapist, hubby, and three children, who have been unwavering in their support.

I’ve just returned from a Braille music retreat in NZ—four glorious days of music-making! I’ve attached a recording of my performance from the retreat.

I’m also looking ahead to starting my master’s in counselling at the end of February. My specialty will be mental health counselling, and I’m excited for the research opportunities it will bring, paving the way for my PhD.

My goals for 2025, apart from study, are to join a Bible study group again (our church doesn’t currently have one) and to find a few in-real-life friends, as I currently don’t have any.

#LifeUpdate #BrailleMusic #MentalHealth #CounsellingJourney #Goals2025