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mary boudreau

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🧏‍♀️ im the older sister you never had
🤟 deaf. writer. scorpio.
📍 based in nyc
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sometimes I just don’t have the energy to explain. happy deaf awareness month from one tired ladyyyy 😂✌️

#deafawareness #deafcommunity #deafgirl #cochlearimplant #deafness taken in New York City by @deafandblonde

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22 days ago

these two have been to the vet more times this summer alone than I have been to the doctor all year… even tho I’m *literally* the disabled one in the house.. ??? but I love them so much.

#frenchbulldoglife #deafgirl #deafcreator #newyorklife #dogmomlife taken in New York City by @deafandblonde

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a month ago

wanted to give y’all a quick tour before I put my Halloween decorations up 👻🖤 this is just my home year round and it makes me happy

most of my entomological pieces are from my favorite shop @novismortemcollective 🦋 they make absolutely beautiful artwork, curiosities & more... be sure to support small & ethical businesses!

#scorpioseason #halloweenallyear #hocuspocus #homedecorating #entomologyart taken in New York City by @deafandblonde

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fr tho the wind is hitting my cochlear implant microphone so all I hear is 💨🐎💨🐎💨🐎

#duderanch #coloradolife #deafworld #deafculture #horsegirl taken in Loveland, Colorado by @deafandblonde

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a month ago

what did he really say 🤔

I wanted to start a new series with my hearing husband and introduce you to Jake… but apparently, we needed a speech therapy session first. 🗯️

#deafcreator #newyorkcouple #cochlearimplant #disabiltyawareness #hearingproblems taken in New York City by @deafandblonde

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deaf people LOVE music too!! 🎶

🔊 when I got my cochlear implant at a young age, I had to do music therapy to teach my brain how to pick up sounds and differentiate between tones + pitches. I also learned the piano.

💿 after that, I would play my favorite CDs and pull out the little lyric booklets out of the cases (remember those?!) to read the lines over and over ….and over again until I could understand it.

🎸 my very first concert was in 2008 (the Jonas Brothers) and then I spent my entire high school savings on Justin Timberlake’s 20/20 concert 😂 no regrets btw. it still brings me so much joy. the vibrations, the energy, the outfits, the musicians, the songs, the sets and design… it’s a full sensory experience.

🎫 after high school, life got busy and I didn’t prioritize concerts anymore… until I moved to NYC. I found venues to be WAY more accessible here! it’s only made music more enjoyable.

🎤 I gotta give a shout out to @thegarden for having the BEST accessibilty team. I literally have their number on speed dial and they make sure people like me (and you) have a wonderful experience too! ✨

Hilary Duff’s set was so wholesome & nostalgic. Guess who I’ll see in two weeks……. 👀

#DeafCreator #DeafGirl #CochlearImplant #DeafAwareness #ConcertGirl Mary in a Y2K outfit, a bright blue top and jean skirt in front of the Madison Square Garden in New York City. She has her arm raised, pointing to the billboard for Hilary Duff tour. The text reads: kinda chic to enjoy concerts as a deaf person. taken in New York City by @deafandblonde

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2 months ago

one more for the sharks 🤙🏼🤿🦈

I love snorkeling and diving as a Deaf person because:
• I can embrace the silence without feeling like I’m missing a thing
• I can fully focus on what’s happening in front of me
• I’m constantly watching body language and subtle changes in movement

Funny enough, sharks communicate the same way.

Sharks rely heavily on body language and can also detect the tiny electrical signals produced by living animals. If a shark is curious, it may circle or approach to investigate—not because it’s hunting you, but because it’s trying to understand what you are.

If you ever want to create more space:
🫧 Stay calm and avoid splashing
👀 Keep the shark in view and maintain eye contact
🦶 If needed, gently use your fins (not your hands) to redirect them away

Most reef sharks are shy and would rather avoid us. The more you understand their behavior, the less scary they become… and the more fascinating they are!!

Nature is pretty incredible 💙

#sharkweek #deafgirl #disabiltyawareness #deafcreator #sharkdive

📸: @jake_underwater
🛥️: @oneoceandiving
📼: From the archives (Summer 2019). Still one of my favorite shark encounters. taken in North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii by @deafandblonde

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Less fear. More facts. Accessibilty starts with understanding 🧏‍♀️🦈 what else would you like to know about?

#sharkweek #scubadivinggirls #deafawareness #disabilitypridemonth #savethesharks Mary is in full scuba diving gear in the water in front of the St Lucia Pitons. The text reads “It’s disability pride month and it’s shark week.” by @deafandblonde

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3 months ago

Crunchy leaves. 🍂

It was one of the very first sounds I ever heard with my cochlear implant.

I was 5 years old, and it was the beginning of autumn in Wisconsin. I stepped onto the sidewalk beneath the giant maple tree in our yard and walked across a pile of freshly fallen leaves.

Crunch.

I froze.

I looked around, completely mesmerized. What was that? Leaves make a sound?!

It’s such a small thing, but it’s one of those moments I’ll never forget.

I told Jake that story when we first started dating. 14 years later, he still goes out of his way to find the crunchiest leaf he can whenever we’re out for a walk.

Some people hear the sound of Fall.
I remember the first time I ever got to. 🥹🍂

#DeafAwareness #CochlearImplant #DeafCreator #NewYorkLife #newyorkcouple taken in Central Park, New York by @deafandblonde

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3 months ago

who else likes a silent appointment? 💆‍♀️

finding the right salon is EVERYTHING.

advocate for yourself and you’ll be surprised to find people who are kinder than you think & will accommodate your needs, whether you want a silent appointment or not (or in my case, both)!

#newyorkcitylife #blondehairgoals #newyorksalon #platinumblonde #deafgirl taken in East Village, Manhattan by @deafandblonde

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3 months ago

auditory fatigue is real 🧏‍♀️ if i’m quiet after a long day I’m not ignoring you i promiseeee

#deafgirl #auditoryprocessing #disabiltyawareness #cochlearimplant #blondesofinstagram taken in New York City by @deafandblonde

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3 months ago

need some peace & quiet after increasing shareholder value 👩‍💻

#deafgirl #corporatelife #newyorklife #disabiltyawareness #blondesofinstagram taken in New York City by @deafandblonde

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