Written by: Kim Berry Jones When I was a freshman in high school,  I saw an eye doctor for the first time and learned I was severely nearsighted. I walked away with new glasses and a fresh perspective on the world around me. The outlines of the leaves on the trees, the street signs, and even people’s faces from a distance. Everything was crisp and bright. And I had no idea what I had been missing. I’ve heard the analogy that we view the world through all of the eyeglasses we wear. One pair represents the home we grew up in and how it shapes our sense of self. One pair is our political awareness and persuasion. One pair our faith. Another, any trauma we

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