“My name is David Vance, I am 36 years of age from Toronto, Canada. I developed Hyperacusis 3 years ago after receiving chemotherapy treatments for Non hodgkins Lymphoma. The hyperacusis elevated over time, and it’s been hard managing life in almost all areas. I take things day by day, and I keep trying to search for a cure. Hyperacusis has changed my life immensely. I have a different set of friends, who I have met online, I barely see family or friends anymore. No more social gatherings, concerts etc. I was in the music business for many of years, and I believe that has contributed to my sound sensitivity. The ears are very delicate, and we need to take extra special good care. I am grateful I am alive, and here to help search for a cure for Hyperacusis, and to help others who go through it as well.”
Here it’s a poem Dave wrote about his experiences living with Hyperacusis. 
“Never ending
Trying to make it better
What can I do?
Some options to take
To loud
To much noise
It’s all around me
There’s no hiding
Piercing my ears
Piercing my head
Piercing my brain
The light around me
Giving me the shakes
Searching for silence
Searching for peace
Searching for love
Searching for ease
Just want things quiet
So I can feel
To help the world
Passion inside me
Here for a reason
Tune into the energy
Follow the universe
Always a way
Covering my ears
Keeping close to my soul
Listen to the messages
I’m not a lone”
Dave’s hyperacusis story has also been featured in a newspaper in Canada called The Globe And Mail: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-it-feels-like-a-knife-is-being-stabbed-into-my-ears-says-sufferer-of/
Hyperacusis Awareness: Sound Sensitivity Treatment 
Wow! So glad Dave is being proactive despite the pain! His story/educating others through his story will no doubt help. Thanks for sharing his story and poetry!
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