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I would tell someone new to hearing loss to try and nurture patience and self compassion, if either/both are in short supply. The hearing loss journey is a marathon, not a sprint. There will be a lot of trial and error in countless ways, to enhance your listening experience. I would also be up front with people, whether it be family, work associates, medical personnel, or friends, about your hearing loss. I suffered through acoustically challenging work situations for several years, trying to fake it, fooling no one but myself.

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wassy2019 @wassy2019, Welcome to Connect.
My mother had a hearing loss in her left ear, she denied it most all of her life. I think that her denial was partly stubornness, and partly monetary concerns, and even the fear of a negative attitude towards people who could not hear when she was growing up.
Have you experienced any challenging attitudes directed towards you as a result of of sharing your own hearing loss?