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A Bonus Post: My First Experience of Person-Centred Audiology Care
I’m sharing this outside of my regular schedule — because it matters. Every time I need to replace my hearing aids, a mix of emotions kicks in. Trepidation about the cost. A flicker of excitement at the thought of hearing better again. Mostly, I brace myself for the process. This past weekend, I started that process.
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4 Questions & 4 Insights: Navigating Life as an Introvert with Hearing Loss #3
Maybe your quiet nature isn’t shyness — it’s deep thinking and rich inner creativity. Maybe you don’t just hear — you listen differently. And maybe that difference reveals stronger non-verbal skills that most people overlook.
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Living Without Names: Learning to See Beyond Words (Part 1)
My husband is a firm believer in calling people by their names. And while I understand why it matters to him, it’s not simple for me. Growing up with hearing loss, I developed a habit of avoiding names during conversations. I usually don’t catch them clearly when we’re introduced—even if they repeat it once or twice.
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Imago Dei: Discovering Divine Purpose in Silence and Solitude
Imago Dei is Latin for Image of God, a phrase found in the creation story in Genesis. It is a metaphysical expression of the symbolic connection between humans and God—portraying us as moral, spiritual, and intellectual beings. This divine image imparts us rational understanding, creative liberty, a capacity for self-actualisation, and the potential for self-transcendence.
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The Power of Slowing Down Under Pressure
Sometimes, you’re hit with an unexpected deadline—whether due to the nature of your work or a colleague’s lack of planning. Either way, you’re left facing a ticking clock, wondering if you’ll barely scrape by or miss the mark. Before your mind even catches up, your body reacts. A sinking feeling settles in your stomach. Your muscles tense, your blood pressure…
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Imagination: When You Transform Creativity And Conquer Anxiety
She sits quietly in a corner, staring through the window. Eyes unseeing, lost in thought. You might think she’s fallen asleep with her eyes open— but if you could peer into her mind, you’d find her imagination hard at work. Daydreamers. Thinkers. Connection-seekers. These are the ones who innovate, who find creative solutions and surprising connections. Imagination! Let’s explore this…
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The Valuable Art of Listening with the Heart
In my debut book, Silent Courage: An Introvert’s Authentic Journey with Hearing Loss, I discuss the importance of listening with your heart—something I experienced deeply during one of the most challenging times in my life. The severance package I received after my retrenchment was running out, and I had failed to secure a job. It was heartbreaking to consider selling…
No pressure, no noise — just a simple space to connect.
