single sided deaf
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My Phone is an Accessibility Device
I use my phone to help with my hearing loss in a variety of ways, but in some situations I feel like I get judged for being a rude young person for utilizing my assistance technology. I’d love to see cultural stigma against phones change, so I can feel comfortable using my phone for accessibility… Continue reading
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Single Sided Deafness Pet Peeves
Previously, I shared my favorite things about one sided hearing loss. But there are several situations that can be incredibly frustrating when you only have one working ear. Here are some of my top pet peeves as a person with single sided deafness. Continue reading
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Your Relationship with Your Body
There are many cultural pressures that can make body image and our relationship with our body challenging. Add in a health crisis, and it gets a lot more complicated and difficult. Continue reading
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Musicals and Single Sided Deafness- Understanding Lyrics with Music
I absolutely love musicals. Since I lost all my hearing in one ear, it has been harder to enjoy this media. The theater I was attending did not offer captioning, so I decided I would make my own captions – so to speak. I loved my self- made captions and they worked well. Continue reading
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Hearing Loss Advocacy Winner!
Thank you to all who voted! I am so grateful for 2nd place in this national award, but I am even more thankful for this chance to help others and make a difference. I am beyond honored by Oticon’s award, but also, by every single positive comment you have ever made about this blog. Continue reading
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World Hearing Day- Changing Mindsets for Hearing Loss
March 3, 2023 is World Hearing Day. This year the theme is Changing Mindsets in order to improve access for those with hearing loss. Join me in sharing about the importance of hearing loss and help to change the narrative around hearing devices. Continue reading
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Flying with Single Sided Deafness
Traveling is exhausting and overwhelming when it goes smoothly and you can hear. Adding in single sided deafness to a travel day and it can really be a lot. With some preparations and tricks, it can be very doable. However, the fatigue from a day of travel is very real. Continue reading
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Road Trips and Single Sided Deafness
Communicating in a car with single sided deafness can bring some unique challenges- especially depending on which side of your body your deaf ear is located. Continue reading
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Dim Lights, Strobe Lights- Lighting Matters
Have you every struggled in a dimly lit room? You are not alone. Most Acoustic Neuroma Warriors struggle with low lighting for a variety of reasons. Continue reading
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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
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 