As 2025 wraps up, J.R. reflects on a quieter comedy year and shares his plan for 2026, adapting, dreaming bigger, and launching the Blind Guy Comedy inspirational clothing line. From van filming to merch goals, it’s about creativity, resilience, and building something meaningful.

This blog reflects on lessons learned in 2025 about self-growth, boundaries, friendship, and mental health. It explores learning to say no, setting boundaries after an ADHD diagnosis, and letting go of people-pleasing. The post highlights the value of a small, supportive circle, mutual friendships, avoiding burnout, and learning to slow down. Overall, it’s about putting yourself first and living with clarity and intention.

A heartfelt one-week update on my new eSight Go glasses. I share how it feels to see faces, read menus, play games with my kids, and experience daily life with newfound vision. A personal look at how these glasses are transforming my world.

A funny, honest look at how “focus” works when you grow up with low vision. I share how I’ve always focused through sound, connection, and humour and how new assistive glasses will change how I see faces, reactions, and the world. Real focus is about caring, not perfect sight.

How Blind Guy Comedy went from a nervous first open mic at Meeting Waters Coffee + Roastery to discovering my true purpose on stage. Eight years later, I’m no longer chasing fame I’m living the dream every time I make a room laugh. This is why I do stand-up.

Blind stand-up comedian J.R. Bjornson shares the art and honesty behind his comedy. Every punchline comes from real life embracing blindness, frustration, and humor. Instead of roasting others, he finds laughter in his own experiences, teaching audiences through self-reflection and truth.

Comedian J.R. Bjornson, known as Blind Guy Comedy, shares the emotional journey of raising $6,000 for life-changing eSight Go glasses. From seeing smiles and stop signs for the first time to thanking every donor who made it possible, this heartfelt post celebrates community, vision, and gratitude.

Comedian J.R. Bjornson, known as Blind Guy Comedy, shares the emotional journey of raising $6,000 for life-changing eSight Go glasses. From seeing smiles and stop signs for the first time to thanking every donor who made it possible, this heartfelt post celebrates community, vision, and gratitude.

After 15 years online, I’m stepping back from social media. Chasing likes and “discovery” left me burned out. In 2026, you’ll find me here at BlindGuyComedy.com living life offline, loving my family, and performing because I love it, not for the algorithm.

Inspiration for writing jokes, TlkTok Live update, and fundraiser update.

Taking a break from open mic, sharing the two different podcasts you can catch J.R Bjornson producing weekly

We’ve raised $2,545 of our $6,000 goal to fund eSight Go assistive glasses, which can restore up to 80% of J.R. Bjornson's vision. These glasses will let him see loved ones, enjoy comedy shows, and regain independence. Thank you for your support together, we’re 42% funded and closer to life changing vision.

For me, comedy starts with truth. I don’t make up stories—I relive real moments from my life, like the time I accidentally offered my chicken bone to a stranger. Most of my jokes come from awkward, embarrassing memories, and somehow, those stories connect us. I’m also fundraising for eSight Go glasses—life-changing tech that could help me finally see my audience. Learn more in the full blog.

Hello! I’m J.R. Bjornson, the legally blind comedian behind Blind Guy Comedy. After 8 years of sharing my story on stage, I recently tried the eSight Go glasses—and for one week, I saw the world clearly. I saw my wife’s face, my kids, even read a Tim Hortons menu. Now, I’m raising $8,200 to make that vision permanent. If I’ve ever made you laugh, please consider supporting or sharing my GoFundMe. Let’s make this dream real.

You know what’s wild? I’ve been performing stand-up comedy since July 2017. That’s eight years of laughs, open mics, and unforgettable...