# Welcome! Introduce Yourself & Your Hearing Story

**URL:** <https://hearingaidsrcool.discourse.group/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-your-hearing-story/17>\
**Category:** Hearing Aids & Hearing Life\
**Created:** [January 2, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://hearingaidsrcool.discourse.group/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-your-hearing-story/17 "2026-01-02T14:10:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![HArCIHear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e56c9b/32.png) [@HArCIHear](https://hearingaidsrcool.discourse.group/u/HArCIHear)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://hearingaidsrcool.discourse.group/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-your-hearing-story/17/1 "2026-01-02T14:10:46Z")

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👋 **Welcome to HArC I Hear!**

> We’re glad you’re here.

> This is a friendly place to talk about hearing aids, hearing challenges, and everyday hearing life. Whether you’re brand new or have years of experience, you’re welcome.

> **If you’re comfortable, please introduce yourself by clicking “Reply” below and sharing:**

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> How long you’ve been dealing with hearing loss (or hearing aids)

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> Whether you currently use hearing aids (OTC or prescription)

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> One thing that surprised you about hearing aids or hearing loss

> 💬 There’s no right or wrong way to answer — a sentence or two is perfect.

> If you’d rather just read for now, that’s okay too. Jump in whenever you’re ready.