Linda's story finds herself living a regular life and gradually realizes her hearing has changed. She has no problem addressing her hearing issues, but she is struggling with convincing her husband.

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"Q: So at what point did you realize that something was going on with you? 

A: It was probably at least about five years ago and I noticed both my husband and I what'd you say? So the two of us going back and forth and I was still working at the time. And I think I realized, even at the office having to ask people, what did you say or are you did I hear you right? 

Q: What are some of the sounds that you actually love with your hearing aids on that you don't hear when you take them off?

A: Probably more like nature sounds, birds just, wind and rustling leaves and maybe the more subtle things that you wouldn't actually pick up on... music.

Q: What would be one thing that is like the one takeaway that you want people to know?

A: I was thinking of that Nike ad, "Just do it." I know it's hard for people to just, automatically give up hang ups or hesitations. But what have I read? I think I saw a saying the other day recently, that kind of struck home just about things in general. And it was about thinking that something's impossible until you do it and that's it. Jumped in. Yeah. Really critical to overall be.. 

Q: Is there any tip or trick that you found?

A: That's a good question. Having them super handy. You don't want to put them away or lock them under key. They have to be like right there. Now some days I'm going to the pool, I'm not wearing them to pool, but then when I come home, I have to try and remember to put them on. So just having them present. And with batteries, check your battery."