health
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Cultural Trends that Make it Harder to Hear
I often find that I have a lot of emotions around times when I struggle to hear. My perception is always that everyone else is hearing just fine, but frequently, it is actually a situation where it is hard to hear- and everyone is struggling to understand. Continue reading
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The Dreaded Question: How Are You Doing?
While I really appreciate my close friends and family checking in with me, I often feel exhausted by the small talk conversation of “How are you doing?” It seems odd to me that usually the only socially acceptable answer is “fine.” Why do we bother to ask the question at all if the only answer… Continue reading
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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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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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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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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 