Chile Acres Farm

April showers bring…

Taco Tuesday will never be the same for Lady Taco Belle now that she has her new taco toy!
Is that a form of canabolism?

Every project needs a supervisor and a manager.

Spring flowers and veggies 🥕 being planted this week. Putting in a walkway with help from neighbors so I don’t get lost. I may be blind but you cannot take the farmer out of this girl!

Still frozen in the chicken yard but the ladies made 23 eggs in the last day and a half.

This is a gift that keeps on giving! Even after I broke the log apart and threw it in the garden they still keep coming up and are still delicious. Recommend these mushroom block kits.

Do you think that maybe I love growing mushrooms because they grow in the dark mostly? Maybe it’s a blind/low vision conundrum?!

Understanding Charles Bonnet Syndrome: A Call for Awareness and Compassion

In partnership with Mary Carmel’s Light, Seeing Beyond Sight is dedicated to raising awareness about Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS). CBS is a condition that emerges not from mental illness, but from the loss of vision itself, leading to vivid and often startling visual hallucinations.

Mary Carmel’s Light, with the support of Seeing Beyond Sight, is committed to bringing CBS out of the shadows and into the light of understanding. This condition affects millions and often goes unrecognized, leading to misdiagnoses and inappropriate treatments.

What is CBS?
CBS manifests as visual hallucinations, often occurring when the brain, deprived of visual input, creates its own images. These can range from simple patterns to intricate scenes, and they can be startling or even distressing. It can happen to anyone who has experienced significant sight loss, whether from eye diseases, accidents, or conditions like diabetes.

The Challenges of CBS
Living with CBS can be isolating. The hallucinations might occur during quiet moments, especially at dusk, intensifying feelings of fear or anxiety. The stigma surrounding CBS can lead to misdiagnoses, inappropriate medication, and a lack of support, making it even more crucial to foster understanding and compassion.

How Mary Carmel’s Light Can Help
Mary Carmel’s Light provides essential resources, support groups, and a helpline to assist individuals and caregivers in navigating CBS. From professional guidance to compassionate support, Mary Carmel’s Light ensures that no one faces CBS alone.

Join Us and Stay Connected
Together, we can break the silence around CBS. By spreading awareness, offering empathy, and fostering a supportive community, we can help those living with CBS thrive with dignity and grace.

Follow Seeing Beyond Sight to stay informed and join the movement. Together, we can make a difference, one conversation at a time.