Deaf people can get blindsided by sound. Even those of us who truly embrace (yes, even LIKE!) being deaf or hard of hearing have an experience with sound that is not only surprising but truly profound. Music…
Deaf Mom
I volunteered today for my daughter’s class Valentine’s party. Doesn’t seem like a big deal but I admit it gives me a fair amount of anxiety. I’m “not like the other moms” and communication is always a…
Ah, Now I See: A Deaf Lesson in Hearing “Loss”
I feel like I really learned something recently. I’ve had hearing “loss” all of my life. This term was always funny to me since I was born with the same hearing ability (or lack thereof) that I…
How to Deal With Age Related Hearing Loss
Solutions for hearing loss can be difficult to accept for most people because a lot of people think of it as an “old person’s problem”. But is it? Hearing aid jokes have always annoyed me. Ditto for…
A (Deaf) Disney Adventure
Once Upon a Time, you could get into Disneyland for FREE on your birthday. And one year, after we were recently married, my husband and I decided to go for his birthday. So, as carefree (read childless)…