Elementary Female Friendships & Self Image

For elementary age girls, friendships are the center of everything — and hearing loss can quietly push them to the edges. Missing the whispered secret, asking “what?” one too many times, sitting out of the group conversation because it’s just too hard to follow. Piper talks directly to young girls and their parents about building the confidence to stay in the circle, the communication strategies that keep friendships strong, and how to own your hearing journey without letting it define your story.