My MIL Destroyed My Hearing Aids by Throwing Me in the Pool During My Wedding – She Didn’t Notice This Coming
On my wedding day, I, Allison, a 27-year-old teacher with hearing loss, faced a shocking betrayal. My mother-in-law, Vivian, who disapproved of me because of my hearing aids and modest background, shoved me into the pool during the reception, destroying my hearing aids and worsening my hearing permanently. The incident was caught on video, proving it was intentional.
My husband Ryan stood by me as we pressed charges for assault and destruction of medical property. In court, Vivian’s excuses failed against the video evidence. She was ordered to pay $8,000 for hearing aids and $120,000 in damages, which funded my cochlear implant surgery—allowing me to hear Ryan’s voice clearly for the first time.
Vivian lost social standing and family ties, while I found new purpose. I started a YouTube channel about living with hearing loss, grew a community of thousands, and spoke at a disability rights conference. I told the audience, “Someone tried to silence me, but she made me louder than ever.” The applause was a sound I’ll never forget.
