Def Deaf Girl

My journey as a #deaf girl living in a #hearing world. Also tweeting at @KimberlyErskine. @AdvancedBionics #CochlearImplant recipient since 2014 & 2015.

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

My #ResearchStudy is now even easier to share!

Please find my updated flyer below containing a scan-able QR code which will take you directly to the preliminary screening survey.

Please share with anyone you know who may be eligible and interested!

#Deaf #HearingLoss

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

If you are a #deaf or #hardofhearing Instagram user between the ages of 18-40, let's talk!

The goal of this research study is to better understand how Instagram aids in strengthening interpersonal relationships between deaf and hard of hearing individuals and the hearing world.

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

Calling all deaf and hard of hearing Instagram users! Click here to participate in a research study focused on interpersonal relationships between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and hearing individuals on Instagram: https://t.co/oF6FLM9zX2

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

Don't get me wrong, I'm excited for Delaware's pilot program of hosting more open-caption movies in theaters.

But it's still not enough. ALL movies should be open captioned ALL THE TIME.

https://t.co/iNU9cGUO3H

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

#CI #cochlearimplant #cochlearimplants #cochlear #progress #deaf #hoh #hardofhearing #hearingloss

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

I'm still waiting on @AdvancedBionics to ship my new #MarvelSky Cochlear Implants.

In the meantime, I made a video highlighting the top 5 features I'm most excited about: https://t.co/PpQC8sWm0y

#CochlearImplants #CI #Deaf #HardOfHearing #AdvancedBionics #HearingLoss

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

1 in 10 Israelites suffers from #HearingLoss.

Due to stigma, it takes an estimated 3 years for Israelites to treat their hearing loss.

A new report found that #HardOfHearing Israelites are 3.5 times more likely to suffer from #depression.

https://t.co/OYnkhz4ooo

#Deaf #stigma

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

On March 18th, @texasroadhouse CEO Kent Taylor took his life after suffering many side effects of #COVID19 including tinnitus.

But what is #tinnitus and is there a cure? Read my latest blog post to find out: https://t.co/Cb7GLliD1o

#TexasRoadhouse #KentTaylor #HearingLoss

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

Here's something nobody probably told you about cochlear implant surgery: If you wear glasses, make sure they're broken.

https://t.co/q52keh9sh8

#CochlearImplant #CochlearImplantSurgery #PostOp #Glasses #BrokenGlasses #Deaf #HardOfHearing #HOH #CI

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

Can celebrating St. Patrick's Day cause hearing loss? It might.

Fortunately, our friends at @NYSHMusicianAuD - Musician's Audiology Services offer some helpful advice:

https://t.co/4eghN4E3FX

#HearingLoss #StPatricksDay #deaf #hoh #hardofhearing #Beer #cornedbeefandcabbage

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

I'm wishing all of my followers a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day today!

How are you celebrating?

#StPatricksDay #luckoftheirish

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

@TayUTD_ @Crunked2 @Eminem @seanforbes I am also an English professor and wouldn't mind helping you out with your grammar; it looks like you could benefit from some tutoring.

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

I'm not asking for @Eminem to be canceled, but I do want an apology.

Here's why #ToneDeaf is Harmful to the #Deaf and #HardOfHearing Communities:

https://t.co/F0o1xMjzoD

#canceleminem #CancelCulture #Eminem

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

@TayUTD_ @Crunked2 @Eminem @seanforbes That's another misconception. Not everyone that is deaf knows sign language. https://t.co/1Y5UZdTlV8

If you would like to learn about what it's like to be #deaf or #hardofhearing, I invite you to visit my blog https://t.co/f23hYCa8XV

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

If you're upgrading to @AdvancedBionics new Marvel processors, you probably have a lot of questions like I did. Here are 5 questions I asked my AB rep, plus the 5 I wish I would've asked.

https://t.co/uXzP7p0nHJ

#Deaf #Marvel #MarvelSky #NaidaCIM #AdvancedBionics #HardOfHearing

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

@Crunked2 @TayUTD_ @Eminem @seanforbes Must be glitch on Twitter as I don't see that on my end and I would never like my own tweets unless it was an accident.

I have the right to feel the way I feel and to not apologize for it. I am sick and tired of deaf and HOH people being made to feel that they don't matter.

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

I'm not calling for society to cancel @Eminem, but I do think he owes the #deaf and #hardofhearing communities an apology for "Tone Deaf".

Here's why: https://t.co/PFiJGW9la0

#CancelEminem #ToneDeaf #CancelCulture #Eminem

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

What does speaking in tongues have to do with sign language? The answer may surprise you!

https://t.co/e6CFs00hxQ

#SignLanguage #Tongues #SpeakingInTongues #ASL #DeafCulture #DeafCommunity #HearingLoss #1Corinthians14 #Christian #DeafChurch

[Def Deaf Girl @DeafConfessions]

@Crunked2 @Eminem I used the hashtag since it's trending - it gets more exposure that way. I think that people should be more aware of this. I am aware of what "tone deaf" means, but I do not believe Eminem is using the term appropriately. This song is very insensitive to those with hearing loss.