brain-tumor
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Listening to What Your Body is Telling You
I have a tendency to be a little too stiff upper lip, and push through things. But my body has been forcibly teaching me how important it is not to ignore or pass over vital information that is being conveyed. Continue reading
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Go Gray for May and May is Better Hearing Month
May is for brain tumor awareness and better hearing. As both of these apply to my specific situation, I am very amused that these two campaigns happen to be the same month. #GrayMay #BetterHearing #BetterHearingMonth #HLAA Continue reading
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Got water? Dehydration and Heat Sensitivity with Acoustic Neuroma Diagnosis
I have struggled with dehydration and heat sensitivity for a long time, never suspecting it may be related to my Acoustic Neuroma diagnosis. You can imagine my shock when I discovered that many people diagnosed with Acoustic Neuromas experience issues with overheating and dehydration. Continue reading
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Choosing Your Doctor for Acoustic Neuroma Treatment
While doctors are wonderful resources and extremely knowledgeable, you may not get connected to the perfect doctor for your diagnosis on the first try. It is super important to do your due diligence to choose the correct physician to treat you. It is not a situation where you want to go with good enough- it… 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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Feeling Like a Burden
One of the biggest challenges during my Acoustic Neuroma diagnosis was feeling like a burden. My personality is one of helping and giving. I am absolutely terrible at receiving help. Continue reading
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Neck Pain After Acoustic Neuroma Surgery
Many people struggle with neck pain and neck issues following their brain surgery. Important muscles can be cut in surgery, and your body is held in a strange position for an extended time while you are undergoing the procedure. Sometimes, it is just a brief struggle immediately following surgery. Other times, it can be an… Continue reading
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Anxiety: A Brain Tumor Journey Companion
Anxiety when you receive a brain tumor diagnosis is a very normal thing. You are not alone if you are struggling with anxious thoughts. Please remember it is good to get help, whatever form that takes. Anxiety is a real part of this process no matter what stage you are in. 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.