I’ve always been told that life moves quicker the older you get, and I
recently found this to be true. Usually, I sit down and think of the various
topics I could write about and how I can share my experiences with you. Then, I
realized, today marks one year of Hearing Impaired Gal and I almost let the day
pass by without reflecting on the previous year. When I began this blog, I wanted
to share my experiences and spread awareness. I set the goal to help just
one person and I realized that I’ve done more than that. Not only have I answered
questions, but I’ve also offered advice or navigated opportunities for others
to find the resources they need. Most importantly, I’ve learned more about
myself. I enjoy telling stories and sharing my unique upbringing. Writing has
become a relaxing outlet for me and I am able to put my thoughts into words,
which is something I never thought I’d be able to do. I am so proud of how far
I’ve come, and I am overjoyed you’ve chosen to come along on my journey. I find
peace in remembering my childhood and all the wonderful things my parents did
for me. I also feel elated to be surrounded by so many people who support and
love me. You are the reason I continue to write every day. To my husband, parents,
family members and friends, thank you for being a part of my story and allowing
me to share a piece of you in my blog posts. I would not be where I am at today
without any of you. To my blog friends, thank you for being on this journey with
me. Your support and words of encouragement are all I need to continue writing
and sharing my experiences. Here’s to another year of looking forward and being a voice for those who may not have the confidence to share their journey. I look forward to telling more stories, revealing
more difficult experiences, finding more resources for the hard of hearing community
and supporting one another!
Remember a new blog post will always be posted on
the first of each month and I hope you continue to stick around!
