Bio
Hi there! My name is Mary Grace Whalen, and I am the author of the children's book, The Legend of Eddie the Whale. I am a freelance writer for over 30 years with a primary focus on hearing loss. As a woman who is deaf with cochlear implants, I have a special interest in helping people on their journey with hearing loss through my writing. Over 50 of my articles on hearing loss have been published in magazines. I also write about grief and bereavement. I have written for Hospice Foundation of America's publication, Journeys, and I wrote a chapter in the book entitled, Journeys With Grief: A Collection of Articles about Love, Life and Loss, edited by Kenneth J. Doka. Watch for my upcoming book, Living In the Color Magenta: Chronicles of a Deaf, Gray and Italian Woman.
I earned an M.S. in Communication Arts: Writing for the Media from The College of New Rochelle. I am a former adjunct professor at two colleges and a former chapter president of the Hearing Loss Association of America. I am a volunteer who helps individuals learn about cochlear implants.
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In 2022, three advocates for hearing loss came together and had a discussion about the emotional consequences of living with hearing loss. Each of us now cochlear implant users, felt that the topic was rarely discussed. We decided that we needed to create a safe space where people with hearing loss could join together and speak candidly about the topic. Friends from all over the world have joined us and found a welcoming place to have conversations with others. In discussing the disenfranchised grief that is often present with hearing loss, we have created a room of our own with close to 4,000 voices. To join our group, go on Facebook and search for our group entitled, Hearing Loss: The Emotional Side. Friends, family, hearing health professionals, educators and anyone interested in hearing loss are most welcome! I along with Robin Chisolm-Seymour are administrators, and we welcome you!
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Phone: 914.222.8728
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