Is it possible to be in some way a better person following the loss of your sight or the acquisition of a major disability?
It’s a controversial question for sure and Philip Connolly, DR UK Policy uses it, in this blog, to explore why some people thrive and not just survive in response to even extreme life adversities.
In the past people were simply expected to "pull themselves together" but resilience psychology and the scientific exploration of happiness is helping people to form their own action plans and move beyond helplessness or anger or blame to become resilient instead. Resilient people expect to eventually recover and have things turn out well. They often do.
You can read and comment on the the blog at http://disabilityrightsuk.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/survivor-personalities-uncovering.html