acoustic neuroma
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The Perks of Single Sided Deafness
While I was in the hospital recovering from my Acoustic Neuroma surgery that resulted in single sided deafness, I wrote a list of all the reasons why it is good to be deaf in one ear. Here is my list I wrote then as well as some additional benefits others have shared with me. I’d… Continue reading
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Who Helps You Acclimate to Being Hard of Hearing?
I received a lot of different assistance and care after hospital discharge for my Acoustic Neuroma surgery. But there was no one in the medical arena who helped me transition to being hard of hearing. It felt like something that should exist. So I went looking, and here is what I found… Continue reading
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Do You Tell People You Have a Brain Tumor?
Deciding whether to tell someone about your brain tumor can be complicated. A lot of people benefit from sharing, but for others is can be really hard. I think the most important parts of the decision are what feels best for you and what strengthens your support network. Continue reading
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An Acoustic Neuroma Warrior at the Movies
Have you ever struggled with a night out at the movie theater? I was surprised when I couldn’t handle watching the Spiderverse. Here are some tips I have found make my experience a lot more successful. Continue reading
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Hearing Loss for the Holidays
Let’s strategize the holidays to maximize joy and minimize struggle- but recognize the hearing fatigue is real. Continue reading
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Oticon Hearing Loss Champion Award Finalist
I have been nominated for Oticon’s Focus on the People: Hearing Loss Champion Award. If you have a minute to cast a vote for me I sure would appreciate it. Voting Link: www.oticon.com/fop Continue reading
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Hearing Assistance Device Options for Single Sided Deafness
There are several different types of hearing device options for single sided deafness. While not everyone with single sided deafness feels the need for an assistance device, for many people these are very helpful. Continue reading
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Recovery from Acoustic Neuroma Surgery
Recovery is unique to each individual. No two tumors are precisely the same and no recoveries are either. Continue reading
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The Importance of Grieving
There are many losses to grieve during a brain tumor journey. It was important for me to take the time to sort through my thoughts and emotions. I needed to let myself grieve all the things I lost, and be okay with experiencing that sadness. It helped me move on, let it go, and work… Continue reading
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Choosing Treatment for an Acoustic Neuroma
One of the most challenging parts of the Acoustic Neuroma journey is making choices regarding treatment. The best advice given to me in this situation: make the choice you can live with and don’t look back. Continue reading
About Me
Emily was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 27 and decided to make that experience worthwhile by paying it forward to other brain tumor warriors. She is passionate about supporting people and advocating for hearing assistance around motherhood and running a family business.
The "Lucky" Brain Tumor 