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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…
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Writing Reviews: Take an Informative but Gentle Approach
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that reading has always been my escape from life’s harsh realities. Even more so after I lost my job in 2018, I started writing book reviews in 2020, aiming to help readers and authors connect.
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The Importance of Listening with Your Heart
In Chapter 12, The Art of Listening, I explore the dual role of listening. When we think about listening, we often associate it with the physical act of hearing, but true listening is so much more.
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Cover Reveal: The Start of an Authentic Journey
Whenever I look at the final cover of my book, Silent Courage: An Introvert’s Authentic Journey with Hearing Loss, I feel an overwhelming sense of connection. It perfectly captures the heart of my story and the message I hope to share with readers.
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Silent Courage: The Tested Covers that Failed
Creating a book cover was something I never imagined would be so challenging. As a part-time writer, I’ve always been more of a word person than a visual one. While I understand the importance of a compelling cover, I didn’t have the financial means to hire a designer. So, I decided to experiment on my own.
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A Sneak Peek: How Hearing Loss Taught Me to Embrace Silence
There are times when I need to remove my hearing aids—like when bathing, showering, or swimming, as they aren’t waterproof. I also remove them while sleeping since I don’t use permanent hearing aids (I explain the different types of hearing aids in my book Silent Courage: An Introvert’s Authentic Journey with Hearing Loss.) I often feel lonely and disconnected during…
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The Value of Writing About Introversion and Hearing Loss
Hearing loss has always been a part of my identity. I coped with its challenges as best as I could throughout my life, often escaping into books as a child. Even as a student, I was a loner and didn’t reach out much to make friends.
No pressure, no noise — just a simple space to connect.
