Hey Chica,

I’m sorry to hear that your brother and family has had to go through this. But I am extremely happy to hear that he’s doing really well. It’s great that you want to help your brother by learning Braille. Here a few tips to help him adjust even more.    

It’s totally normal that you get a little frustrated when your brother has trouble finding things, but imagine how frustrated and upset it makes him feel. It’s an even bigger change for him, so a little patience from you would be a big help to him. If you feel yourself getting frustrated or annoyed, take a deep breath and see if there’s a way you can help the situation.

So it’s important that you make sure your brother knows he can come to you if he ever needs to talk about what he’s going through. Also, say positive things to encourage him and keep his self-esteem high while he adjusts to being blind.    

While it’s important to be sensitive and patient, it’s also important to be the fun big sister every kid wants. Ask the Braille instructor if he/she can suggest any fun games or activities you can do with your brother.