How Blindness Revealed a Veteran’s Strength

Kijuan Amey had a plan. He was finishing school, building a business, and still serving in the Air Force Reserves. Then a motorcycle crash changed everything. He lost his sight, suffered major injuries, and had to figure out how to move forward in a world that suddenly looked very different.

In this conversation, we talk about what that recovery really looked like. Not just the surgeries or physical rehab, but the mental side too. The frustration, the isolation, the doubt. And also, the turning point when Kijuan decided that this wasn't going to be the end of his story.

He talks about learning to live with blindness, adjusting to daily challenges, and building a new mission through mentoring, speaking, and writing. For veterans who feel stuck or disconnected, this episode is a reminder that your circumstances don't define you. How you respond to them does.

If you're navigating life after service and trying to figure out what's next, there's a lot here that will hit home.

Timestamps

• 00:01:00 - How military service rewired Kijuan's mindset
• 00:08:45 - The motorcycle accident that changed everything
• 00:19:00 - Adapting to blindness and finding new strength
• 00:25:00 - Turning tragedy into motivation for others
• 00:33:00 - The first step when life punches you in the face

Links & Resources

• Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
• Website: https://ameymotivation.com
• Follow Kijuan Amey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kijuan-amey-783889121

Transcript

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