Reflections on joy, silence, hearing loss, creativity, and the inner life.

Tag: hearing loss

  • Ménière’s Disease: A Struggle with Hearing and Balance

    While Ménière’s disease has its own unique causes, not all vertigo is the same. If you’ve ever wondered whether the Epley Maneuver might help, especially for sudden dizzy spells, it’s important to understand the difference between Ménière’s and other balance disorders like BPPV.

  • 4 Fantastic Books On Introversion And Hearing Loss

    “I think books are like people, in the sense that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them.” – Emma Thompson Have you ever found solace in a book? Reading has always been my lifeline. As an introvert, I’ve always craved alone time, and my hearing loss gave me more reason to…

  • Love’s Gentle Harmony

    A story about hearing loss This quiet story captures the strain of conversation and hearing loss colliding in everyday life—and the quiet strength it takes to carry both. Nancy settles in her favourite chair with her Japanese Chin dog, Daisy, on her lap. The heat of her coffee seeps through the mug, warming her hands.…

  • Overcoming Isolation – Finding Connection in Quiet Ways

    “Silence is a true art; it teaches us to speak without words.” – Unknown Isolation or solitude? Stigma and misconceptions about introverts and hearing loss drive us into isolation and loneliness. However, we choose solitude because it fulfils our needs for silence and alone time. What if we can find the solution to isolation not…

  • Can You Find Simple Joy Amidst Challenges

    “Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” —Karl Barth Not to be confused with the fleeting feeling of happiness, joy seldom relates to money or material things. Instead, you will often find them in special moments like – 1. The Joy Puppies Bring I always wanted a dog of my own since the dogs we…