Because It Matters!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m sharing this outside of my regular schedule \u2014 because it matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This past weekend, I started that process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I first went for a free hearing screening with a hearing aid instrument specialist (HAIS) because the audiologist had a personal emergency, and no replacement could be found in time. The next day, I did the full hearing test and speech processing test with the audiologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was the most collaborative experience I\u2019ve ever had.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n For the first time, I felt truly heard. Not just assessed. It felt like a partnership. A space where my lived experience mattered, not just the results on a screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since writing\u00a0Silent Courage: An Introvert’s Authentic Journey with Hearing Loss,<\/a> I\u2019ve dug deep into hearing loss research. That helped, but it also gave me new questions. This time, I finally had space to ask them. We even discussed how they ensure accuracy during testing \u2014 something no one\u2019s explained to me before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019d asked in advance what brands they offer, so I could research. The models I initially hoped for were outdated and off the market, leaving me with options I\u2019d previously ruled out based on price. Fortunately, the HAIS gave me two viable models to consider, so I came prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What stood out was how clearly they explained the difference. The cheaper model could<\/em> work, but not well. The more expensive model fits my needs far better. And now I understand why<\/em>. I finally feel confident in the choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ll admit, I\u2019m a little disappointed that wireless streaming wasn\u2019t an option. Those models are too expensive, and wouldn\u2019t work with my current phone anyway. But I\u2019m deeply grateful for what is<\/em> possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n All because I\u2019ve consistently worn my hearing aids and kept them properly tuned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the first time, I felt what person-centred care from an audiologist can be.<\/em> If this reflection resonated, you\u2019re warmly invited to explore my Silent Courage<\/em> course collection, offering practical and reflective support for introverts and people with hearing loss navigating life, communication, and connection at their own pace. Browse the available courses here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I\u2019m sharing this outside of my regular schedule \u2014 because it matters.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[46,52,51,47,50,48,49],"class_list":["post-180","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hearing-loss","tag-audiology","tag-first-appointment","tag-first-appointment-care","tag-hearing-care","tag-hearing-loss-diagnosis","tag-person-audiology","tag-person-centred-care"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=180"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":412,"href":"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180\/revisions\/412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=180"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=180"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silentcourageauthor.com\/silent-scribbles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=180"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
And that changes everything.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQuiet Words that Linger.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n