Daily Frustrations

What are some frustrating things you deal with everyday with being hearing impaired? In the past, I didn’t really pay attention to my daily frustrations. Sure, I had them. But not in ways like I do today. In the last 10 years, my daily frustrations have increased as I get older and become more awareContinue reading “Daily Frustrations”

The Stress of Hearing Loss

Lately, I’ve been having major writers block and decided to take time off from writing over memorial holiday weekend. Not only was May Mental Health Awareness Month but it got me thinking about the stress of being a deaf individual in today’s crazy world. I get it. You must be like “How does this individualContinue reading “The Stress of Hearing Loss”

“I’m Sorry, What?”

This is a common saying. They’re talking to you. You know they’re talking. Sometimes being in a group conversation can put a damper on your night out. Everyone’s laughing and having a great time. There’s background noise at the restaurant and you’re trying to listen to your friends. There is now technology that can minimizeContinue reading ““I’m Sorry, What?””

That Deaf Dancer…

Dancing has saved my life. Period. I had been dancing for nearly 23 years. From that tiny basement to professional level. Yah, professional! That’s when it all finally paid off. Go me! Why, you say? Well duh. Growing up was not always easy. Countless days of bullying and taunting allowed me to be free inContinue reading “That Deaf Dancer…”