In the Philippine culture, we say Ate (pronounced A-teh) in front of our names to address the older sister as a sign of respect.

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  • “My life and this journey is my message to the world”
  • “When I trip, fall, I get back up. Keep moving forward.”
  • “My eyes are only meant to see Faith”
  • “#NBAG, no bad all good. Enjoy life”
  • “No disability should hold us back from staying strong and living an active life. I kill it everyday!"
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#HOWEYESEEIT – Episode 4: MOMMY TIME

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Echocloud

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#HOWEYESEEIT – Episode 3: A NIGHT OUT

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Echocloud

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#HOWEYESEEIT – Episode 2: Working Out | Ate Mara

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Echocloud

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#HOWEYESEEIT – Episode 1: Baking | Ate Mara

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Echocloud

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About Me

Hi my name is Mara Lauren, I am a fun loving, caring Filipino Canadian who was diagnosed with a rare eye condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa in 2010. Recently, I have been diagnosed with Ushers Syndrome, which not only includes vision loss, but also hearing loss. When I was first diagnosed with RP it was a big life changing experience, because I was told I was going blind and there was nothing I could do to prevent this. The initial diagnosis by a Doctor who had little education on the subject was very callous and his uncaring approach caused me to feel hopeless and lost. Which, caused me to go into depression for a 2 year period. Eventually, I was connected with the right people. The right specialists who helped to give me hope and let me know this eye condition shouldn’t stop me from living the life I want and it wasn’t the end.

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