I’ve always struggled with noise. It sets my teeth on edge, makes me feel like needles are pricking at my skin. The earmuffs buffer the sound without wiping it out completely. I can still hear what’s going on around me without an overwhelming wave of tension. And they never fail to make my mom smile. I slip them over my head, and my chest loosens a bit, as I’m able to participate now that the noise has been dulled.
