07/26/2026
My sister has been encouraging me to get back into baking as a hobby. This post might be a little long but hopefully you will stick around and read until the end. For anyone who does not know me personally would not know I have dealt with vision problems for years, was diagnosed with an eye disease at 21 and has progressively gotten worse over the years. Because of this months ago I had to stop working because I can no longer see well enough to drive. With my vision loss I am considered legally blind. I had to give up all my clients with my cleaning business because I am no longer able to drive at all. The anxiety I had, trying to drive, was not worth it to me anymore, especially with the several close calls I have had almost hitting people.
I would love to get back into just baking simple things, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, etc. Unfortunately, I will not be able to make any cakes or more detailed goodies for the simple fact that I cannot see well enough for the details some things take. I have even considered having a stand at my house with some simple delicious goodies for anyone interested in picking up at my house. I am just wanting to do something I have enjoyed doing for several years and to stay busy, so I do not get depressed. Staying home all day every day, not by choice, can get pretty darn depressing especially since I cannot drive. I am just looking for something to do to keep my mind off things and bring in a little money, since I lost all income when I had to stop working. Two weeks ago I turned 44 and I never thought I’d have to rely on so many people, just to take me places. If you made it this far thank you for taking the time to read everything. Also please feel free to share this post to reach more people, so I can start baking again.
