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Situations Where I Use a Remote Microphone
Once I learned about how remote microphones could be used with my bone anchored hearing aid to make hard to hear situations easier, I knew that I wanted one. In the nine months I have been using a remote microphone I have found more and more situations where it is helpful. Continue reading
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Making My World Quieter Improves My Life
I recently found a small way to quiet my home and it was such a game changer and improvement to my quality of life. This reminded me how important it is to audit the sound in my world to see how I can adjust things to make my life more comfortable and ease communication. Continue reading
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Favorite Hearing Loss Finds
Sometimes the perfect find can help me feel seen or give me the tools I want to represent myself. Other times, it can be just the item I needed to solve a problem. These are some of my favorite hearing loss items I have come across. Continue reading
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Doctor Appointments with Hearing Loss: Recording Visits
I find recording important doctor visits extremely helpful. It cuts down the stress of having to catch and remember every single word, which can be extremely challenging with hearing loss. Health is too important to play the fill in the blank game. Continue reading
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Bicycling with One Deaf Ear and One Balance Nerve
Bicycling is one of my great loves. I worried an acoustic neuroma diagnosis would take biking away from me. With some modifications and the right tools, I have been able to continue pursuing my joyful bike rides. Continue reading
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Living in Uncertainty
Throughout my brain tumor journey, I have struggled with uncertainty. As much as I would like guarantees, they just don’t exist. My mindset to handle uncertainty has changed, as I have realized my thoughts are what I can control. Continue reading
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Captioning Live Theatre
Live theatre can be challenging with hearing loss, especially with the addition of music in a musical performance. Captions make musicals accessible for many with hearing loss, and I was so excited to play a role in helping the Overture Center test their captions at the show Wicked. Continue reading
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Dry Your Hearing Aids
My audiologist told me the best thing I could do for my hearing aid was to dry it every night. Removing moisture from your devices is so important. However, shopping for a hearing aid dryer can be overwhelming. Continue reading
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Does an Increase in Symptoms Mean Tumor Growth?
A sudden spike in symptoms can be terrifying. Your mind can immediately go to worst-case scenarios. However, an increase in symptoms does not necessarily equate to tumor growth. Continue reading
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There is no Virtue in Taking the Harder Path
I think we are often fed the line that it is better to handle challenges solo than to accept help. This mentality can keep us from accessing resources and help that can ease our way. My accommodations only diminish my strain, not my abilities. 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.
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The "Lucky" Brain Tumor 