In 2017, I published a collection of short stories about growing up with hearing loss titled Hearing Differently: Growing Up With a Cochlear Implant. Writing that book made me realize that I wanted to have a more active voice in the deaf and hard of hearing community, and to also be a stronger advocate for raising awareness around accessibility.
This blog is a continuation of sorts to Hearing Differently. In my posts, you’ll find lived experiences of growing up and living with hearing loss, as well as my thoughts around accessibility and inclusion. If you want to learn more about me and my hearing loss diagnosis, please click here.
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Relinquishing Time for Freedom
Time being measured leads to structure which can lead to more efficient ways of working, if you’re using the time wisely - think work smarter, not harder. However, people often...
Relinquishing Time for Freedom
Time being measured leads to structure which can lead to more efficient ways of working, if you’re using the time wisely - think work smarter, not harder. However, people often...
Reclaim Your Story
Growing up, and even now…people with disabilities are hardly ever the main character in mainstream media. There is definitely more representation now than ever before, but it’s usually a glimpse,...
Reclaim Your Story
Growing up, and even now…people with disabilities are hardly ever the main character in mainstream media. There is definitely more representation now than ever before, but it’s usually a glimpse,...
Hearing the Rhythm
I used to be scared of dancing. When I was younger, I saw people around me dancing, and singing to music. I saw my friends getting excited over the newest...
Hearing the Rhythm
I used to be scared of dancing. When I was younger, I saw people around me dancing, and singing to music. I saw my friends getting excited over the newest...
Embracing the Future
Instead of looking into my past and going through all the different things that could have happened, I decided to take what I learned from what actually happened, and apply...
Embracing the Future
Instead of looking into my past and going through all the different things that could have happened, I decided to take what I learned from what actually happened, and apply...
Living in the Present
It’s common for a lot of us to look back into the past and feel regret - it happens so often that we forget about the other emotions. What about...
Living in the Present
It’s common for a lot of us to look back into the past and feel regret - it happens so often that we forget about the other emotions. What about...
Learning from the Past
Looking back at 2022 has taught me a lot. I realized a lot of limiting beliefs that have kept me from truly being present in so many areas of my...
Learning from the Past
Looking back at 2022 has taught me a lot. I realized a lot of limiting beliefs that have kept me from truly being present in so many areas of my...