About the BellaOnline Deafness Editor
Felicity Bleckly
Hi there. I am Felicity and I live in the Adelaide Hills in South Australia. I was post lingually deafened, probably caused by a severe bout of measles around age nine. My first career as a piano teacher and professional musician was cut short when my hearing loss meant I could no longer hear music. I completed marketing studies and worked in promotional companies eventually reaching General Manager. But once again my hearing loss forced me out of the roles.
By the time I was 35 (1986) my quality of life was affected. For the next 15-20 years I became socially isolated while gradually adapting to living deaf. I learned lip reading, sign language and explored the Deaf Community.
At age 52 I had a Cochlear Implant in my left ear. The implant was immediately successful. I can listen to radio, use a telephone with ease, watch tv without subtitles, go to the movies or meetings. And, best of all, I enjoy playing the piano again.
While I no longer live with deafness on a day-to-day basis I know what it feels like. I understand. I believe the things I learned along the way and how I overcame some of these difficulties can help others in similar situations.
For more stories about my experiences you might like to visit http://www.c-a-network.com then choose the link to personal stories and find Felicity.
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By the time I was 35 (1986) my quality of life was affected. For the next 15-20 years I became socially isolated while gradually adapting to living deaf. I learned lip reading, sign language and explored the Deaf Community.
At age 52 I had a Cochlear Implant in my left ear. The implant was immediately successful. I can listen to radio, use a telephone with ease, watch tv without subtitles, go to the movies or meetings. And, best of all, I enjoy playing the piano again.
While I no longer live with deafness on a day-to-day basis I know what it feels like. I understand. I believe the things I learned along the way and how I overcame some of these difficulties can help others in similar situations.
For more stories about my experiences you might like to visit http://www.c-a-network.com then choose the link to personal stories and find Felicity.
Submit a Comment - Suggestion - Request to this Editor
NOTE: If you want a response, please make sure to include your email address so we can write back. Also, make sure that any anti-spam blockers you have are set up to allow mail from bellaonline.com! Otherwise our response won't be able to get to you.
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This content was written by . If you wish to use this content in any manner, you need written permission. Contact Felicity Bleckly for details.
