Tag: hearing loss
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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…
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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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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…
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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.
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Navigating Year-End Fatigue: A Guide for Introverts with Hearing Loss
We all know the end-of-the-year slump that hit us without fail around October every year. It is the time when you start looking forward to a well-earned break. Simultaneously, you are overwhelmed with the work you must finish before then. For introverts with hearing loss, the social demands and noisy environments of year-end functions can…