When my armor gets chipped

So, it's 11:30 p.m, (MST). I went to bed two and a half hours ago. But I didn't go to sleep, I've just been crying. And simultaneously trying to figure out why the words of some stranger on the other end of a call has me so upset. That man who spoke those words to … Continue reading When my armor gets chipped →

Ecce Mono

My friend has been watching Switched At Birth, it's her fist time but several re watches for me. I've been wanting to talk about this show for awhile, but haven't gotten to it yet. But I just saw an episode that I do want to discuss. It's in season two episode 15, and in it … Continue reading Ecce Mono →

My Go-To

So, I'm re-watching This Close, which is a tv series made by two Deaf actors and it's done in ASL. It started out as a webshow on You tube. Shoshanna Stern and Josh Feldman wrote, produced and created it. I watched it when it premiered on tv (Sundance Now was the first place it's aired … Continue reading My Go-To →

Recalibration

So. I went back to my audiologist at the end of my trial week and I ordered the Resound GN's. I had time to think and analyze and feel after my frustrated blog post. (The Silent Frustrations of Being Deaf). I discussed everything I was feeling/experiencing with my audiologist. She listened, empathized and responded: "I … Continue reading Recalibration →