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Silent Courage

Susan van der Walt

I share my journey as an introvert with hearing loss through personal reflections, gentle insights, and honest storytelling. In 2025, I published my first book, Silent Courage: An Introvert's Journey with Hearing Loss.

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My Worst Hearing Loss Experience Ever

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Last night, just before I drifted off to sleep, I had a sudden thought: Isn’t it nearly time to renew my driver’s licence? I last did it during COVID in 2020.

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4 Questions & 4 Insights: Navigating Life as an Introvert with Hearing Loss #4

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A Bonus Post: My First Experience of Person-Centred Audiology Care

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