Tag: hearing loss
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Beyond Speech: Designing Hearing Aids for Real Life, Not Just the Lab
I have been venting on LinkedIn recently about the struggle to adjust to my third set of digital hearing aids. Besides getting used to a new soundscape, I got frustrated with things I didn’t want to hear: music only in one ear in the car and the inconsistency. I’ve asked, “Shouldn’t user experience feature more…
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My Worst Hearing Loss Experience Ever
“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” Scott Hamilton, American figure skater. Renewing a driver’s licence with hearing loss should be simple—but in reality, it often exposes the cracks in how public services handle accessibility. Last night, just before I drifted off to sleep, I had a sudden thought: Isn’t it nearly time…
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Silent Courage Stew: A Comfort Dish for the Quietly Resilient
A soulful, slightly silly recipe for anyone quietly navigating life with hearing loss and introvert grit—plus a free downloadable card to keep or share.
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Living Without Names: Learning to See Beyond Words (Part 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of Living Without Names: Learning to See Beyond Words. To recap, Part 1 explored the significance of names—how they shape our identity and how carefully they were chosen in Scripture.
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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…
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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…