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Okay, you know the basics… but how well do you really know me? A few days ago, I reintroduced myself and it got me think...
06/10/2026

Okay, you know the basics… but how well do you really know me?

A few days ago, I reintroduced myself and it got me thinking about the parts of me I don't normally share with people.

From little things I love to a few facts you probably never would have guessed… here are some extra bits and pieces about me! 💕

If you're feeling like a share, tell me something most people wouldn't know about you too. I’m nosy and I want to know! 👇🏼🤍

Hiiiii!Time for a reintroduction to who I am. If you’re new here, welcome. And if you’ve been here for a while, hello ag...
01/10/2026

Hiiiii!

Time for a reintroduction to who I am. If you’re new here, welcome. And if you’ve been here for a while, hello again 💕

Nowadays, I’m so many things. I’m Deaf, I’m a mum, a bookworm, maybe also a teensy bit of an overthinker… and I’m a total sucker for dealing with injustice. I have to make things right!

I was born hearing to hearing parents, but my hearing fluctuated throughout childhood before I became profoundly Deaf in my teens.

Finding Auslan, the Deaf community and Deaf role models changed everything for me. It gave me a sense of belonging and, eventually, something even bigger: pride in being Deaf.

These days, I share the messy bits, the funny bits, the unexpected bits and all the little moments that come with living between hearing and Deaf worlds.

I’m so happy you’re here 🤍

Content note: child death, missing person.The story of Noah Woods has been incredibly difficult to see. We won't be shar...
30/09/2026

Content note: child death, missing person.


The story of Noah Woods has been incredibly difficult to see. We won't be sharing details of what happened here, but we want to acknowledge that stories like this can affect our community in ways we don't always expect.

Maybe you thought about your child, your sibling, a child you support, or simply someone you love who experiences the world differently.

If this story has affected you, you don't have to explain why. You don't have to make your feelings make sense. And you definitely don't have to carry them alone.

Just a couple communication tips to make Deaf people feel included, respected and accepted. A couple small tweaks go the...
11/09/2026

Just a couple communication tips to make Deaf people feel included, respected and accepted. A couple small tweaks go the longest way!

As a lifelong bookworm and a Deaf woman, this quote means a lot to me.I'll be honest, there’s something bittersweet abou...
08/09/2026

As a lifelong bookworm and a Deaf woman, this quote means a lot to me.

I'll be honest, there’s something bittersweet about knowing that a book will never mumble, talk over me, turn away while speaking, or leave me wondering what I missed. But more than that, I just genuinely LOVE books.

I love getting completely lost in a story. I love words. I love the way a good book can make you laugh, cry, learn something new or see the world differently.
And maybe that’s part of why books have always felt so special to me.

They give me somewhere to be completely immersed in language, without having to work to keep up.

So, on International Literacy Day, I’m celebrating the books that have given me a million conversations I never had to miss.

05/09/2026

Perfect Auslan isn’t the goal. Connection is.
Auslan works best when it fits naturally into your family’s routines, energy and relationships.
It might mean learning signs for breakfast, getting dressed, going to school, asking for help or saying how you feel.
You’re allowed to learn slowly. You’re allowed to begin with the signs your family actually needs and build from there.
Starting small is not doing less.
It is how Auslan becomes part of everyday life and how confidence grows.

Sometimes it’s hard for people to imagine that I ever struggled with my diagnosis because I wear my Deafness with so muc...
04/09/2026

Sometimes it’s hard for people to imagine that I ever struggled with my diagnosis because I wear my Deafness with so much pride nowadays.

The reality is, losing my hearing was one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced.
I remember being so worried about what my future would look like.

Now, I often look at the people I work with and feel like I’m right back there with them, experiencing those emotions alongside them.

That might sound like a bad thing. But honestly, I’m SO grateful I know how it feels. Not just because I know how to better provide support but because I know how much it can mean to have someone beside you who genuinely understands.

I’m proud of so many of the roles I play in my life, but being that person for someone else is a big one.

It comes back to one of my core beliefs:
Deaf people need Deaf role models.

02/09/2026

Are you a Deaf or hard of hearing adult who feels like you’re just surviving? Getting through the day.
Managing.
Coping.
Making it work.
I want more for you than that.
You deserve language that feels natural.
Access that doesn’t depend on pushing or proving.
Support that helps you feel confident, capable, and connected.
Thriving doesn’t mean everything is perfect.
It means life feels a little lighter.
Communication feels easier.
And you’re not carrying it all alone.
If this resonates, know this
You don’t have to stay in survival mode. 🩵

Welcome to my inner thoughts 😅"You don’t look Deaf.”It's a comment that Deaf people hear allll the time. Sometimes said ...
01/09/2026

Welcome to my inner thoughts 😅

"You don’t look Deaf.”

It's a comment that Deaf people hear allll the time. Sometimes said in a curious way, sometimes accusatory.. and sometimes even intended as a compliment.

But when someone is working on their Deaf identity and learning to feel proud of who they are, being told they "don't look Deaf" can actually be quite hurtful. It can also unintentionally suggest that looking or seeming "less Deaf" is something positive.

There's nothing wrong with being Deaf.

It's normal to be curious but it's better to ask questions, listen to the answer and let them tell them tell you about their experience.. rather than making assumptions on how they look.

31/08/2026

I became Deaf at 14, so I know what it feels like to live without the access you need.

I know what it’s like when the systems that once worked for you don’t adapt, communication breaks down and you’re still expected to carry on.

That lived experience shapes everything about the way I teach.

I don’t teach Auslan as a list of signs to memorise. I teach it as access, connection, identity and confidence.

Learning Auslan is not simply about communicating. It is about creating spaces where Deaf people can participate fully, express themselves freely and feel genuinely understood.

You don’t need to convince me that access matters.

I already get it.

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