vestibular schwannoma
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Who Helps You Acclimate to Being Hard of Hearing?
I received a lot of different assistance and care after hospital discharge for my Acoustic Neuroma surgery. But there was no one in the medical arena who helped me transition to being hard of hearing. It felt like something that should exist. So I went looking, and here is what I found… Continue reading
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Do You Tell People You Have a Brain Tumor?
Deciding whether to tell someone about your brain tumor can be complicated. A lot of people benefit from sharing, but for others is can be really hard. I think the most important parts of the decision are what feels best for you and what strengthens your support network. Continue reading
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Medications That Can Impact Hearing
Are you familiar with the word, ototoxic? It refers to a substance that is harmful to hearing. Ototoxic medications can cause hearing loss, balance difficulties, and tinnitus. I was surprised to learn several of these medications are pretty common. Continue reading
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An Acoustic Neuroma Warrior at the Movies
Have you ever struggled with a night out at the movie theater? I was surprised when I couldn’t handle watching the Spiderverse. Here are some tips I have found make my experience a lot more successful. Continue reading
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Hearing Loss for the Holidays
Let’s strategize the holidays to maximize joy and minimize struggle- but recognize the hearing fatigue is real. Continue reading
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Hearing Assistance Device Options for Single Sided Deafness
There are several different types of hearing device options for single sided deafness. While not everyone with single sided deafness feels the need for an assistance device, for many people these are very helpful. Continue reading
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Recovery from Acoustic Neuroma Surgery
Recovery is unique to each individual. No two tumors are precisely the same and no recoveries are either. Continue reading
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Choosing Treatment for an Acoustic Neuroma
One of the most challenging parts of the Acoustic Neuroma journey is making choices regarding treatment. The best advice given to me in this situation: make the choice you can live with and don’t look back. Continue reading
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Halloween When You Are Missing a Balance Nerve
I know Halloween is actually a few weeks away, but I work in the tourism industry and Halloween festivities are already gearing up in my world. There are some things to keep in mind if you are partaking in any spooky festivities this fall. Before I forget- unrelated to vestibular/balance issues- always bring your ear… Continue reading
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Encouragement
I am sharing some of my favorite quotes that encourage me and make me feel seen. 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 