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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Learning to Speak
When I was four years old, I barely knew how to speak English. English wasn’t my first language. Arabic was. For people that know me, that is hard to...
Learning to Speak
When I was four years old, I barely knew how to speak English. English wasn’t my first language. Arabic was. For people that know me, that is hard to...
Why Saying ‘Never Mind’ Sucks
“What did you say at the end? I didn’t catch that.” She waves her hand dismissively. “Oh, never mind, it’s not that important.” I frown. “Ok,” I said.
Why Saying ‘Never Mind’ Sucks
“What did you say at the end? I didn’t catch that.” She waves her hand dismissively. “Oh, never mind, it’s not that important.” I frown. “Ok,” I said.
Silence is Bliss
Hearing can be exhausting. That is why silence can be blissful. Those with hearing loss strain to hear in loud environments. At a long social event, I often find myself...
Silence is Bliss
Hearing can be exhausting. That is why silence can be blissful. Those with hearing loss strain to hear in loud environments. At a long social event, I often find myself...
Your Hearing Loss is Not an Excuse
My parents are both hearing. They were not prepared to have a child with hearing loss, but they had one, and they rolled with it. They taught me many lessons....
Your Hearing Loss is Not an Excuse
My parents are both hearing. They were not prepared to have a child with hearing loss, but they had one, and they rolled with it. They taught me many lessons....
Dating with Hearing Loss
Dating is hard. Dating with hearing loss? Well, that can be even harder, only because we make it more complicated than it actually is. At least I did. There are...
Dating with Hearing Loss
Dating is hard. Dating with hearing loss? Well, that can be even harder, only because we make it more complicated than it actually is. At least I did. There are...
What if I was Born Without Hearing Loss?
It’s natural to think about those ‘what ifs’, but sometimes it feels like you’re going after a pipe dream. When I used to imagine a life where I was born...
What if I was Born Without Hearing Loss?
It’s natural to think about those ‘what ifs’, but sometimes it feels like you’re going after a pipe dream. When I used to imagine a life where I was born...