Layla Jade

When @laylasmns was 19 years old, she became partially deaf and experienced constant tinnitus ringing in her ears. ⁣ ⁣ When she started CrossFit, she found an escape. Taking out her hearing aids and pushing hard in training, all of her worries disappeared — even just for a moment.⁣ ⁣ Layla entered a community that accepted her, despite her disability, and she was surrounded by athletes of all abilities. Most importantly to her, no one treated her differently. They pushed her just as hard as any one else. ⁣ ⁣ “In this space … there’s no pity … . You just feel strong,” she said. ⁣ ⁣ Filmed at @gymnasium.fit_global ⁣ ⁣ Produced by: @roamcapture

If you told me a couple of months ago that by speaking up about my hidden disability I’d be on a shoot for @auzi.me - I probably would’ve gotten a little emotional 🥹 I get to do this because I’m no longer hiding this part of me. Even though there’s still stigma around hearing aids, no one should have to hide them. Glasses aren’t seen as “weird” - there are so many models out now that adapt to your style, that are “cool”. That’s exactly what @auzi.me is doing for hearing aids: helping you own and express this part of yourself 🤍 Thank you for having me, @auzi.me 🫶

I work with people all the time. I work in busy, rushed environments a lot too. Some days the ringing can become overwhelming, especially when work gets stressful (which it does… a lot). So how do I manage it? I’ve learned that I’m never going to give up on doing what I love, and I’m never going to let anything take over… especially this constant ringing that I can’t seem to escape. So I’ve had no choice but to accept it, and most of the time, choose not to let it take the front seat. I remind myself every day that I’m fighting this battle, and that what I’m building, what I’m working for, is worth it. I do have hard days. Days where focusing is harder, listening is harder, and I feel exhausted. But I don’t keep my mouth shut about it either. Everyone has their own shit, and if it becomes too overwhelming, I step away, reset, and deal with it. And I expect the people around me to understand - and for the most part, they do. My point is… don’t let shit take over what you love (people, life, boys, or constant tinnitus lol.) Do what you love. #tinnitusawareness

bloody boys we’ll be back for more epic fails

2 months of being in Sydney. Fucking wild cause I feel like I’ve been here 6 years. It’s awesome. It’s scary. I love Australians. I miss my friends and family. It’s not all as easy and great as you think - starting “over” is hard and it takes time to adapt to the new life you chose. I eat too much sushi train. I still haven’t become a 5am runner yet. Weirdly enough the thing I miss the most about London is the tube. Let’s fucking go

@lime please sponsor us xo round 2 is where I can really show off my lip reading skills, stay tuned

DAMN RIGHT. My heart is genuinely overwhelmed by the impact of the latest video created by the wonderful @roamcapture 💙 I just want to thank everyone who has shown so much support, kindness, and love. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

"hearing from people who had learned to live with tinnitus gave me something I really needed at that time: hope." Layla shares her experience with tinnitus ever since it became permanent a year and a half ago. She shares how it affected her daily life, including activities and hobbies, and what support she found which helped her to manage and live well with her tinnitus. Thank you @laylasmns for sharing your story with us Read more of Layla's story on our website (link in bio)

filling my cup

i love these idiots

This is going to be sensitive for some people, but if you are out there and you’re suffering from tinnitus and have reached a point of not wanting to carry on, I really do hope this can help. I am exposing a side to myself that is incredibly vulnerable, and I have suffered a great amount to get to where I am now - and there is still a way to go, but if one person can benefit from my journey, then that’s all that matters to me. For those of you that don’t know what tinnitus is: imagine being in a room, and all you can hear are ringing sounds, and there are no doors to escape. That’s exactly what tinnitus sounds like. And the worse part? No one can hear what you’re hearing. It’s completely hidden and incredibly isolating. There’s no easy way to say this but it’s just too important not to talk about. I will keep talking about this until people feel seen and heard. #tinnitus #tinnitushelp

my new pre workout is biscoff cinnamon buns sponsored by @charlotteebrill