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Denise Portis Patient Expert

Annapolis, Maryland
Blog: http://hearingelmo.wordpress.com
I am a late-deafened adult who also has Meniere's disease. I was surgically implanted with a cochlear implant in April of 2005. I have a hearing assistance dog from Fidos For Freedom. Chloe also assists me with balance related tasks. I enjoy writing and enjoy hearing from my readers! Drop me... Full Bio
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It is Easier to Act Your Way into Feeling…

Things will get better… Our pastor at Weem’s Creek has been going through the story of Elijah. Interesting guy, this old testament...
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If Fish Aren’t Stupid…

I love it when I learn something new. Even when that learnin’ means that it contradicts something I previously thought was true. I grew...
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It Ain’t All Good

George Dawson, “People forget that a picture ain’t made from just one color. Life ain’t all good or all bad. It’s full of...
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Sometimes? You Are Going to Have a Bad Week

Chloe was having a pretty good week. At least she was until I told her to get in the bathtub. NOT her favorite thing. If “hound dog” could do...
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Time Off

Chloe's vest comes off and she gets the "beach rules" from Denise. Unaccustomed to being "vestless" in public, she was very attentive and...
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