To the blind woman who opened my eyes

As I helped you find your way to a fitness class, you made me see how people with disabilities can lead a normal life, making full use of what they have instead of dwelling on what they don't

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My husband was the one who spotted you first. I don't know how he knew, but he took one look at you and said: "Do you think she needs help?"

We were at the mall on a Friday night, looking for a nice place for dinner after a hectic week.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on September 15, 2019, with the headline To the blind woman who opened my eyes. Subscribe