disabilities
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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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Too Young for Health Problems
I have frequently struggled with being misunderstood as a young person with health issues. It can be really challenging to be met with disbelief when you are in the midst of a health crisis. Have you had this experience, too? Continue reading
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Life with Pain
I have really found that my relationship to pain is that pain diminishes me. It takes a large chunk out of my capacity to do life. Pain eats up my energy. It slows me and dims my internal light. Continue reading
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Getting Through the Hard Days
These are some of my favorite coping mechanisms to power through the challenging days. What are some tools you have found to help you manage tough moments? Continue reading
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Disability Pride Month- Feelings About Labeling
I choose to call myself a person with a disability. To me, admitting I have a disability doesn’t make me less. In some ways, it feels somewhat freeing. 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 