Life is a struggle, there are no two ways about it but for some, this battle is far harder than most and Gene Purdie knew that well. The young man grew up in a normal suburban neighbourhood only for his own genetics to end up betraying him.
At just 16 years old, he was diagnosed with an inherited genetic disorder which all but ensured that the teenager would be blind for life. How did Gene overcome this diagnosis to live a full life? And how did he end up finally seeing his family for the first time ever? Read on to find out.
Not Blind By Birth
Purdie wasn’t born visually impaired, overall his eye’s functioned normally and no one suspected that this would change, not even his doctors. Without any signs of his eventual diagnosis, Purdie managed to live a full and healthy childhood.
He remembered reading comic books and playing video games with his friends. Purdie could even recall what his favourite t.v character shows looked like and all in all, he enjoyed an idyllic and full life.