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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Before, During and After My Disability
For folks that are not born with disability, but get them later in life - some of them tend to view their lives as the time before the disability, the...
Before, During and After My Disability
For folks that are not born with disability, but get them later in life - some of them tend to view their lives as the time before the disability, the...
Establishing Boundaries to Establish Inner Peace
Long story short, we have access to anything and everything, almost immediately. This easy access to knowledge, entertainment, and people is very convenient! However, this onslaught of stimulation has made...
Establishing Boundaries to Establish Inner Peace
Long story short, we have access to anything and everything, almost immediately. This easy access to knowledge, entertainment, and people is very convenient! However, this onslaught of stimulation has made...
Disabling ‘Disabilities’
Words hold power. How and when those words get spoken out into the world hold some sort of significance - that once it’s out there, the possibility of whatever you...
Disabling ‘Disabilities’
Words hold power. How and when those words get spoken out into the world hold some sort of significance - that once it’s out there, the possibility of whatever you...
Reclaiming My Voice
We become what we practice. This is a fairly simple statement, some might say it’s obvious. If we repeatedly act a certain way, think a certain thought, or do a...
Reclaiming My Voice
We become what we practice. This is a fairly simple statement, some might say it’s obvious. If we repeatedly act a certain way, think a certain thought, or do a...
My Disability Became My Armor
You know those moments when you project being the image of confidence to the outside world, but you’re actually putting yourself down on the inside? I’ve done that. You probably...
My Disability Became My Armor
You know those moments when you project being the image of confidence to the outside world, but you’re actually putting yourself down on the inside? I’ve done that. You probably...
My Disability is Ugly Until It’s Not
My disability is ugly. This is a tough belief. It’s not a comfortable topic. I used to deny that I had this belief. I would say, “my hearing loss is...
My Disability is Ugly Until It’s Not
My disability is ugly. This is a tough belief. It’s not a comfortable topic. I used to deny that I had this belief. I would say, “my hearing loss is...