As I have gotten older I've learned to care less and less what people think of me. I've become more open with sharing what daily life is like when you have a hearing loss. According to the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), 48 million Americans report some degree of hearing loss. Yikes, that's a lot of people. Most likely you know someone who falls into this category. Or maybe that someone is you.
The last couple of years I've been thinking about getting a cochlear implant. Now the time has come. On October 29 I will be getting implanted in my left ear. I am going bionic and I'm excited! And a little nervous and anxious. I don't expect to have long nails by the time the day arrives.
From the encouragement of others, I decided to start this blog in hopes it serves as an educational tool for those that are curious about my hearing journey or are experiencing hearing loss themselves. Please leave a comment and share your thoughts.
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