What does life sound like for someone with tinnitus? It's a question I'd never even thought about before the hearing in my left ear suddenly disappeared.

Replaced by loud ringing, wishing and high ringing bells.

I wish I'd had the chance to say a proper goodbye to the sounds I took for granted. My name's Carly. I'm 36. I'm originally from Yorkshire in the United Kingdom, but now I live in the Spanish capital of Madrid.

I'm a teacher and hearing loss blogger,

and earlier this year I made a program for the BBC World Service

about my experience of hearing loss, asking those around me what

sounds they'd want to cherish if they found out their hearing was going to

change forever. The voice of my children, definitely, the voice of my

children. The sound of a beer can opening I also

shared how much I missed live music and how I'd never get to watch my favorite band

the national play on stage.

It sounds silly, but it's such a big part of who I am.

And it's not a big problem compared to lots of other people's problems but it's just part of me.

A few months after the programme first aired, I received an email from the National's Manager.

What happened next will be something I remember for the rest of my life.

I want to share that moment with you, but first here's my story.

This is hearing me on the BBC World Service.

Hi there and welcome to my blog.

Let me tell you a little bit more about me.

I love spending time with my family,

getting lost in Madrid with my boyfriend,

listening to music, drinking wine and eating spicy food.

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