[Blindtlk] Question

[lindsay]

I had a question about the cane.  I'm fine with using the cane at 
school, but sometimes I don't need it.  I feel like I know the 
school practically as well as my house.  I can see somewhat.  
Light, darkness, shagows, colors, and things like that.  
Everything kind of looks like a big blob.  I can only tell 
sometimes what things are.  I'm right in the middle, I can see 
more than light, but not enough to read large print.  It's kind 
of frustrating because I go to a public school.  I'm the only one 
who uses a cane.  But if I didn't go to a public school, I would 
probably never see my family.  I don't mind reading Braille.  
Although it WOULD be more convenient if I could read print.  It's 
just my cane!  It makes me stick out.  I don't want to always be 
dependent on my parents, but I don't like everyone knowing I 
can't see very well.  Sure, it has its advantages, but for the 
most part it can be very frustrating.  Please help me to know 
what to think about my cane.  Teachers and kids treat me the same 
for the most part, I just really hate my cane.