I first noticed my hearing loss in my mid-20s, when I was in business school and started having trouble hearing in class. When I went to get my hearing tested, the audiologist told me it was too mild to do anything about — and honestly, hearing loss felt so stigmatized to me at the time Continue reading
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What Motherhood Taught Me About Hearing Loss
I spent years hiding my hearing loss. I was embarrassed by it, determined to keep it invisible. Then I became a mother — and everything changed. My story actually begins with my father. As a child, I watched him struggle silently with his own hearing issues — growing his hair long to cover his ears, Continue reading
When the Wind Gets Loud: The Listening Fatigue Hearing Aid Users Know Well
It was a blustery day—the kind where trees bend sideways, and you pull your jacket tighter before you’ve even stepped outside. I was out for a walk, something I try to do daily for both my physical and mental health, when the gusts intensified. The wind howled around me, a relentless roar that seemed to Continue reading
Bring Ear Protection to Every Show!
“Complementary earplugs for anyone who is sound sensitive!” the bright colored sign proclaimed at the check-in table for the Sunday matinee of The Rocky Horror Show. “Oh no,” I immediately thought, “this must be a loud one.” But then I felt relieved. At least this venue is aware of the dangers and is providing free Continue reading
Living with Hearing Loss 2025 Wrap-Up
Thank you for making our community a welcoming and enriching environment for more than 10 years! 2025 has been another busy year of writing, speaking, and hearing access consulting! And of course, We Hear You screenings and Hear & Beyond book signings! I look forward to many more events in the future! Most Viewed Posts of 2025 Our top posts of 2025 Continue reading
