Stories about the music you love
By: CaspHer
9/25/2020
Music for many is and can be a source of nostalgia and most certainly a trigger for certain feelings and emotions. Music is a form of medicine for everyone who runs to this outlet. When all else fails with people interactions, we sometimes run to music. These are many of the reasons why I would consider getting a cochlear implant once I’m ready. The topic loomed over me each time I visit with an audiologist for nearly a year. My hearing has finally scratched that level of deterioration where it is appropriate to consider this implant option. I’m writing about this because it helps me cope and feel more at ease. I may not even share this with anyone but if I do, then welcome to my world. You are getting a glimpse of my journey into another decision-making process.
Now, I will add that I would prefer to hear music more than another person’s voice talking to me because music never disappoints. There are some people I would still enjoy speaking to because I enjoy speaking to them more than some.
Many are probably asking what I’ve been doing to be proactive about this situation and I’ll tell you exactly what I’ve been doing.
The year I found out the remaining hearing I was born with began to steadily worsen, I instantly began to inquire about resources for people living with deafness and blindness. I found out about a center for the deaf and hard of hearing and I opened a case…
