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To Have and To Have Lost The Sense of Smell
Over 12 years ago, I acquired anosmia. I had my sense of smell for over two decades and then it was gone. So, I know what it’s like to have and to have lost the sense of smell. I can actually count on (my fingers of) two hands how many times I’ve been able to — read more
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5 More Things You Shouldn’t Say To An Anosmic
Have you ever had a conversation with an anosmic? Do you keep forgetting that your family member and/or friend can’t smell? I previously posted 5 Things You Shouldn’t Say To An Anosmic. Here are more examples of what not to say and reminders to be mindful when speaking to someone who has anosmia because Anosmics do — read more
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Q&A with Yazmin Salazar, The Girl Who Can’t Smell Part II
In Part II of the Q&A with Yazmin, the Creator of The Girl Who Can’t Smell and podcast The Girl Who Can’t Smell Show, we’re discussing the impact of anosmia on Yazmin’s life, the invisible disability, the future of anosmia awareness, and more. If you’re just reading this, check out Part I here. S: What’s one of the biggest impacts — read more
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Q&A with Yazmin Salazar, The Girl Who Can’t Smell Part I
Q&A with Yazmin Salazar, The Girl Who Can’t Smell Part I Life with Anosmia I recently had the pleasure of chatting with fellow anosmic Yazmin Salazar, Creator of the hilariously awesome website The Girl Who Can’t Smell and podcast The Girl Who Can’t Smell Show. She has Congenital Anosmia, which means she was born without a sense — read more
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8 Things Anosmia Taught Me
Last week marked three months since I’ve been able to smell again. Will it stay? I hope so. Although I can smell it right now, I can’t ignore the fact that I lived with anosmia for over 12 years. There are a lot of things that I dislike about anosmia, but I’ve grown so much — read more