Patricia is a seven year-old girl with stories to share. She shares her life challenges and how she overcomes them. Patricia has an eye condition that affects her vision. The condition is Nystagmus. She acknowledges her limitations but does not let them keep her from doing and being the best Patricia she can be. These stories are relatable to all. We all love stories of courage, confidence, passion, empathy and overcoming challenges.
Patricia's Story
By Roz Adekunle
ANN’s own Roz Adekunle has written a children’s book on confidence with low vision, Patricia’s Story.
Believing in yourself goes a long way. This story is about the journey of a young girl as she starts her first day in kindergarten. Patricia was born with nystagmus, an eye condition that affects her vision. Despite this condition, she does not let it affect her confidence and her ability to socialize and enjoy school.
Patricia's Story - Everyone Needs Help Sometimes
By Roz Adekunle
Patricia's Story - Bullying
By Roz Adekunle
Patricia experiences bullying for the first time. Bullying is unwanted aggressive behavior that can be continuous. There are multiple ways of dealing with bullying and Patricia’s Story is one of them. No one deserves to be bullied.
Patricia's Story - Empathy
By Roz Adekunle
Having empathy for someone is not feeling sorry for them. Empathy is placing yourself in some’s situation and understanding how they may feel. Patricia understands that just because you empathize with someone, it does not make their feelings, actions or thoughts, right or wrong. Empathy is trying to understanding what and why they may be feeling, acting or thinking as they do.
Patricia's Story - Making Friends
By Roz Adekunle
Patricia and Patrick become friends. Their friendship is built on acceptance, understanding and caring about each other. They do not let Patricia’s eye condition (nystagmus) get in the way of their friendship. There are questions at the end of the story to inspire conversation, awareness and inclusion.