If I'm a bit late this week, (or if you get this twice :-)) I had my second cochlear implant operation last Thursday and have just returned home from hospital. All went well but of course I won't know how well I will hear with it for about 4 more weeks.
Here's the latest article from the Deafness site at BellaOnline.com.

Deafness and a hearing spouse
Deafness doesn’t just affect the person who is deaf. It has a profound effect upon all those people we love. Spouses particularly have to develop a level of understanding.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art43519.asp

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Felicity Bleckly, Deafness Editor
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