Deaf Awareness Week and Why I Love My Little Robot Ear

Single-sided deafness (SSD) can create significant barriers, even when it is not visible to others. In this blog, I share my experience of living with SSD and receiving a cochlear implant after eight years without hearing support on my left side. I reflect on access to treatment, why cochlear implants are not the right choice for everyone, and what my “little robot ear” has changed for me.