Into The Dark Finding The Light

This is the story of Courtney Blum and her daughter Reese: a normal three-year-old in every way, who one day, for no apparent reason, suddenly went blind. It’s about their family’s fight to save Reese’s vision as she went into the dark, and their personal journey as they came into the light, discovering that being blind doesn’t mean you see any less of the world.

Episode 10 - Reese 07/21/2022

Episode 10 - Reese We hear from Reese as she shares her thoughts on virtual learning, typing, jumping on trampolines and narrating herself. /episode/index/show/intothedarkfindingthelight/id/23819678

Episode 9 - Typio 07/21/2022

Episode 9 - Typio As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, schools were adjusting and strategizing to figure out how to accommodate their students. During a two-week layoff from school, Reese is introduced to Typio, a typing tutor. Reese is enthralled and teaches Courtney a lesson about how she perceives herself. /episode/index/show/intothedarkfindingthelight/id/23819645

Episode 8 - Lighthouse 07/21/2022

Episode 8 - Lighthouse Family vacations are often filled with memories, adventures and experiences. But sightseeing doesn't draw much interest when you are blind. In an effort to put herself in Reese's shoes, Courtney decides on a trip to a lighthouse that she is going to take in the experience without using her vision. /episode/index/show/intothedarkfindingthelight/id/23819603

Episode 7 - In the Beginning 07/21/2022

Episode 7 - In the Beginning A recent instance of Reese experiencing eye pain leads to the telling of the story of how it all started. Courtney explains what happened to Reese's eyes, the initial events and emotions the family experienced, and what transpired at the hospital. /episode/index/show/intothedarkfindingthelight/id/23819570

Episode 6 - Independency 02/26/2021

Episode 6 - Independency As children grow up and mature they want to claim their independence. Reese is no exception. And since it's Reese, there's no stopping her. In this episode, she has moved out of the bedroom she and her brother share and sets off around the neighborhood alone to walk the dog. /episode/index/show/intothedarkfindingthelight/id/18109787

Episode 5 - Blind Hacks 02/26/2021

Episode 5 - Blind Hacks Being blind necessarily makes some things harder, but with hacks and tricks, hard things can become easier. In this episode, we talk about the different things Courtney and her family have put in place to help Reese navigate daily activities that the sighted take for granted. /episode/index/show/intothedarkfindingthelight/id/18109733

Episode 4 - The Elevator Speech 02/26/2021

Episode 4 - The Elevator Speech Everyone has questions when they see a small child and realize she’s blind. This scenario happens over and over when Reese is out and meets people. But what do you say when your child isn’t yet ready to talk about being blind? /episode/index/show/intothedarkfindingthelight/id/18109655

Episode 3 - In Search of Normal 02/26/2021

Episode 3 - In Search of Normal Life goes on. School continues. Radical surgery is performed. Will any of Reese’s vision be returned? The family’s life has a new normal — something they try to make as normal as possible. /episode/index/show/intothedarkfindingthelight/id/18109526

Episode 2 - Test after Test 02/26/2021

Episode 2 - Test after Test Reese’s eyes have revolted, and her doctors don’t know what to do to help reattach her unusually detached retinas. No one knows what she can see with her minimal, remaining vision. Courtney talks about what it’s like to suddenly be parents to a blind child with no knowledge or experience or to guide them. Just keeping Reese and her delicate eyes safe becomes a challenge. /episode/index/show/intothedarkfindingthelight/id/18107738

Episode 1 - Into the Dark 02/26/2021

Episode 1 - Into the Dark We meet Courtney Blum and her three-year-old daughter Reese, who lost her vision. This episode takes place today, during COVID-19 with Reese’s challenges doing remote learning. School at home when you're blind is a different kind of challenge when you can’t see the screen. Courtney discusses how Reese become blind and what impacts it had on her and her family. /episode/index/show/intothedarkfindingthelight/id/18106166

Into The Dark Finding The Light

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