single sided deafness
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Invisible Disability
It’s invisible disability week. I have often felt that the fact that my disabilities are invisible is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, I have the choice to disclose. On the other hand, people literally never assume I have a disability. Continue reading
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Bone Anchored Hearing Aid- My Stats
My recent audiology appointment really demonstrated the huge amount of assistance the baha gives me. I have always said it is not like having 2 working ears, but it is a lot better than one. By the numbers, it is a solid ear and a half. Continue reading
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I Can’t Hear When I am Tired
Because tuning things out is a necessary survival skill to not get completely overwhelmed by auditory stimulation, it seems that after a certain level of tiredness, my brain just checks out on its own without consulting me. Continue reading
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Single Sided Deafness and Sound Sensitivity
I think people automatically assume that you want volume up when you have hearing loss. Loud sounds often hurt me, now that I am single sided deaf. Do you feel more sensitive to sound? Continue reading
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Signal to Noise Ratio- Understanding Background Noise
Did you know there is a test to measure your word recognition in a noisy environment, and this score can help inform your hearing choices? Continue reading
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Earbuds and Single Sided Deafness
Earbuds have recently been recommended to me for a variety of situations. I decided to do some research into options that fit my needs with single sided deafness. What is your favorite use for earbuds? Continue reading
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Acoustic Neuroma and Driving
Do you struggle with driving? Many people report that they find driving more fatiguing after an AN diagnosis. Some folks find turning their head quickly to be disorienting. At times, the auditory stimulation from driving is overwhelming. Continue reading
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HeardThat App for Removing Background Noise
I recently came across an app called HeardThat, which removes background noise so you can better understand conversations. As everyone with hearing loss struggles with background noise (including hearing device users), I was very excited to see what the app could do. 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
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Auracast- The Upcoming Hearing Accessibility Technology
Auracast is new technology just arriving that allows sound to be sent directly to a hearing device from the sound system using Bluetooth. It is easier to deploy and less expensive than its precursor, hearing loops. It also has useful implications for the hearing crowd, so it is hoped that it will be implemented much… 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 