'Breaking the Silence' - life with a chronic voice disorder

At no other time in our recent history has the human voice had such power to connect, reassure and support each other. While the world faces unprecedented lockdowns and people are separated from those they love, at least we can rely on a phone call or video chat to remain close. That is …. IF your voice will allow it.
Breaking the Silence - life with a chronic voice disorder is a 50 min human interest piece that looks at the true impact of impaired voice communication. It explores aspects of voice that most people do not consider, and asks the question ‘why do we not value our instrument in the same way as we value vision and hearing?’
Delivered in a clean, easy access style, this documentary asks questions of 8 people who live with a ‘broken voice’, and gathers insights from Laryngology Professionals @ the Dr Liang Voice Program- USyd and community based therapists, who help to shed light on the emotional and psychological impact of voice loss.
This documentary was produced by Content Media, with funding from Grace International through their 'Grace Gives' Community Grants Program

[@lindaberry6148]

Heart warming, touching, so very real and well done. Congratulations to all involved. I don’t have dysphonia but this display of feelings brought me a little closer to understanding this extremely challenging illness. May a remedy be found soon, xx AnL

[@rachelb9303]

I really appreciated listening to this. I was diagnoised with A/P mild MTD in 2016 and knew at the time that it was a significant voice change.I went to a voice clinic and speech therapy. I cried after my days as a teacher because my voice was so fatigued at the end of the day. I couldnt talk to anyone at the end of the day. I started using a microphone, doing vocal exercises daily, using a text to speech app occasionally and stopped singing. I didn't think I'd be able to sing normally again. I started doing myofascial therapy with someone who uses the Gratson technique. I know the struggle. God however, has brought a lot of healing and I'm back to singing again and am taking better care of my voice. Yes, its important to know you're limitations.
I think everyone should watch this video-those who have voice issues as well and those who don't so they can understand others better.

[@Bruce229len]

That explains it well, keep spreading the word about it for others to learn what it is.

[@australiandysphonianetwork5965]

Thanks for the feedback @Bruce229len :-)

[@donnamagennis653]

Awesome ADN - what a wonderful educational tool - well done

[@markkristian3936]

Extraordinarily proud of the ADN for this brilliant video documentary. Thank you to everyone who has ever donated to 'our' cause and especially to 'Grace Gives'; your contributions have enabled the ADN to produce this valuable 'living tool'. I am no longer part of the executive committee and therefore feel free to heartily congratulate my dear friends and colleagues for their dedication, passion, and persistence to bring this project to fruition. It is because of your commitment that this important educational tool has been completed. I am hopeful that it will benefit many people - not just in Australia, but globally. BRAVO! x

[@drumgoldie]

It is wonderful to hear other people's heartfelt experiences of living with a voice disorder. Thanks for sharing. I've been living with SD for 7 years. Much confusion, frustration, grief and loss followed me for a few years. I would dearly love to flick a switch and regain my ability to speak freely and prolifically without a care in the world. What a gift that would be. Cate Madill summed up the situation extremely well at the end of the film, saying, You really just have to get on with living.

[@australiandysphonianetwork5965]

thanks for taking the time to comment krenjo. We wish you all the best :-)