About Hearing Stories
A story's most important function is to remind us we are not alone in this world. Within the hearing loss community, sharing the lived experiences of hearing loss serves as a profound connective thread and as a catalyst for mutual support. It sparks conversations, advocacy, and collective efforts to dismantle systemic barriers. By coming together, hearing loss individuals can draw strength from one another to live life fully and more successfully. Hearing Stories was created to amplify the voices of hearing loss individuals, to increase public awareness about hearing loss and eradicate the stigma associated with it, and to help promote understanding and acceptance within society as a whole.
Featured stories

Places to call home: Amanda’s story
November 2024
Amanda Klekowski von Koppenfels knows all about the profound effects of being on new terrain.
Hearing solution stories

10 Reasons You’ll Fall for Hearing Aids (No Cupid Required)
February 11, 2025
Trust us - this one will steal your heart and keep it!

Step into Your Healthiest Year Yet
January 14, 2025
New year, new moves! Staying active is key to living your best life.

Hear the Quiet Magic of the Season
December 18, 2024
Fully experience the magic and joy of the season. Find out how!
Family & friends stories

Shaped by music: Oliver’s story
January 1, 2024
Growing up with hearing loss and playing guitar.

From Gordon Ramsay to Hearing Health Advocate
October 10, 2023
Ian Golding's hearing loss journey.

5 things D/deaf people want you to know about hearing aids
May 4, 2023
Hearing aids are a treatment option for individuals with hearing loss, but not everyone who is deaf or hard of hearing uses them.
Kids & Teens

Holding Her Own: Brooklynn’s Story
October 23, 2023
Discover the remarkable journey of Brooklynn, who got her first hearing aid at 8 months.

Peyton’s Magical Hearing Aid: A Children’s Book
July 7, 2023
Inspired by her daughter, Niki Halwani wrote a children’s book about a magical hearing aid.

Hearing aid charms create confidence
May 16, 2022
Whatnot and Wonder is a small business that creates and sells hearing aid charms on Etsy.