The power of the mind I always get butterflies whenever I upload a new blog entry or story for the rest of the world to see. I worry if I have done the best I could? Is spelling and grammar correct? Have I forgotten anything? Will people like it? My latest upload is for my blog about inspirational lives: an […]
Passion for cycling helps tinnitus sufferer live with condition TIM LYE has one message for his tinnitus — on your bike. The 41-year-old, who has mild tinnitus in one ear and severe in the other, found his life altered by the condition, but is now learning to live with it thanks to finding a passion for cycling. Tim, from Derby, has had mild tinnitus […]
The sleepover Two young boys at the school gate, big brown eyes looking at me pleadingly. ‘Can Harrison come for a sleepover?’ asks Chris. ‘On Friday,’ Harrison explains, showing me the day after tomorrow with his hands. I say I’ll have a think about it. They look at each other as if to say ‘That means no’. But […]
Free new lipreading classes Banbridge, County Down Training and support of the practical and emotional challenges faced by those living with hearing loss or those who wish to support someone with hearing loss. The Banbridge Lipreading Group will begin a new term of 8 sessions in Banbridge. They will meet every Thursday, from 2-4pm from 9th March at the Tesco Community Room, […]
The Invisible Disability and Me, The Book My apologies for not updating my site in recent months, I have been busy working on The Invisible Disability And Me, the book and now, finally, it is ready! I have published The Invisible Disability And Me as a self help guide for those suffering with any form of hearing loss, whether mild, severe or […]
How To Enjoy Parties When You Have Hearing Loss Parties often mean loud music, background buzzing, and many people are speaking at once. When you have hearing loss, these distractions can get in the way of having fun. Advocate Shari Eberts shares her best advice on how to enjoy parties, even with impaired hearing. I always loved parties — gathering with friends and family, […]
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t. Is it easier to communicate with a deafened person in the summer than the winter? After careful consideration I have to say, yes. Huffing breath clouds concealing lip forms? Nope, It’s all down to my favoured gilet that I bought in early autumn so this is my first winter’s experience with it. Gilet is a […]
