He stood there — still, silent, and soaking wet.
His white cane tapped the same patch of pavement over and over again.
But no one stopped. No one spoke.
Because no one saw him.
It wasn’t because people were cruel. It wasn’t because they didn’t care.
It’s because they just… didn’t notice.
💔 When You’re Blind, Being Invisible Isn’t Just a Feeling. It’s a Reality.
We live in the world’s most populated country. Trains are crowded. Roads are loud. Footpaths barely exist.
But when you’re blind — you don’t see the chaos.
You feel it.
You hear it.
And worst of all — you hope someone sees you.
🧍🏽♂️ This Boy Was 14. He Had Just Left School.
But a thunderstorm broke out.
His clothes were drenched.
His cane slipped from his hand.
And the world just… moved on.
No one realized that the boy couldn’t make eye contact.
No one realized that he wasn’t asking for help — because he didn’t know who was around.
And by the time someone did notice… it was already dark.
🫶🏽 It’s Not About Pity. It’s About Priorities.
India has over 35 million blind and visually challenged individuals.
Among them, 4.95 million are completely blind.
And over 270,000 are children — just like this boy.
They don’t need your pity.
They need to be noticed.
They need to be seen before it’s too late.
💡 What If There Was a Way to Make That Happen?
Somewhere in India, a group is trying something different.
Not with therapy. Not with fancy apps.
But with something far simpler.
A piece of clothing that says,
“I am here. Please see me.”
Want to see what we mean?
👉 Or take a look at this quiet revolution: instagram.com/frst.foundation
You may scroll past.
You may forget this story.
But the next time you see someone standing alone — wet, silent, and invisible — maybe you’ll remember.
And maybe you’ll stop.
Because sometimes, the difference between danger and dignity…
is just one person who chooses to see.
📍 PS:
This is a work of fiction but If this moved you — don’t keep it to yourself. This could turn out to be true.
Share it.
And maybe change a life today. 💙