Six years ago I changed careers, got my teaching certificate, and ventured into the high school classroom. Among other challenges, I discovered that I suffered from hearing loss. Often, I could not understand what my students were saying. While not being able to hear what teenagers are saying may seem like a blessing to some, for me, in the context of my job, it was frustrating and stressful. I was exhausted each day from the strain of simply trying to hear.
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