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Re: :) (Reply to this comment)
by Barefooter
Actually, I think it's great that we have so many beautiful sign languages. There is an international sign language called Gustundo that is used during international events.
Karen
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Aug 24 '06
6:08 am PDT
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:) (Reply to this comment)
by annecal
I went to Flagler College, in the same town as FSDB and deaf ed was a really popular major... I took a couple of years of ASL (do you find it irritating that there isn't an international sign language? I find it a little bizarre) to help me communicate better with some deaf friends... One of my professors was born deaf and was fluent in 5 languages... amazing...
Great piece.
Annie
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May 19 '06
9:47 pm PDT
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I work with a deaf lady. (Reply to this comment)
by Susie-34668
Being a caregiver I work with blind, deaf, and people with all kinds of illness. I have to say that we do the best we can.
I always look at my client and speak slowly and look into her face. We do great together and her family always ask for me to be with her.
Thanks for sharing,
Susie.
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May 14 '06
2:54 pm PDT
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I love your outlook (Reply to this comment)
by AliventiAsylum
because it's very obvious you don't see this as a disability, just the way you are. In this day and age when there's such a push for everyone to be "perfect" it's a refreshing viewpoint.
Best wishes,
Patti
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May 14 '06
5:12 am PDT
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Loved reading this! (Reply to this comment)
by gaelkm
You have a great attitude and sense of humor. I had a friend I worked with who was completely deaf and we used to "talk" constantly. He would read my lips while I whispered. No one could hear us. It was a lot of fun.
~gael
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May 10 '06
8:04 am PDT
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Re: Re: Just what I needed to read right now :) (Reply to this comment)
by PattyTherre
Thanks. I will check out that group. I haven't been able to find any support because the deaf community if very different than the last onset deaf community so I don't fit in.
I will email you :)
Patty
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May 09 '06
9:45 pm PDT
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I think that a sense of humor........ (Reply to this comment)
by 42ENGLISH
can beat depression any day and you seem to be a winner. I have a friend who has to wear hearing aids. She takes them out when I have long venting
sessions with her when she'a had all she can take. That's a good advantage. I admire you for your attitude and good nature. Thank you for sharing.
Julie
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May 09 '06
4:55 pm PDT
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You are like a breath of fresh air (Reply to this comment)
by Granniemose
Unlike many of us who bemoan our fate, you face your problems with facts and humor - and "don't offer me pity or I just might kidk your ---- attitude. Hugs to you.
Virginia
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May 09 '06
8:01 am PDT
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haha (Reply to this comment)
by shantel575
I was thinking as I read this, "gosh I bet she sleeps so soundly!".... now that would be great :) Thanks for sharing this. I enjoyed it. You have a great sense of humor too.
Shantel :)
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May 08 '06
9:01 pm PDT
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Re: Just what I needed to read right now :) (Reply to this comment)
by Barefooter
Patty writes: I applaud you and your upbeat take on your deafness. I am waiting for that to happen to me but so far, I can't manage to feel anything but terrified.
Patty,
There's a terrific organization called Association of Late-Deafned Adults-- check it out: http://www.alda.org.
Dealing with hearing loss can be tough. There's a humorous book also out there called "I've Lost My WHAT?"
I'm available via email if you want to talk more. :)
Karen
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May 08 '06
6:34 pm PDT
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Just what I needed to read right now :) (Reply to this comment)
by PattyTherre
This can at amazing time for me. I am going deaf. My father is deaf and has been since his early 20's. My deafness is nerve deafness, the "worst" kind since hearing aides can't help. I can't hear birds or any high pitches and a lot of conversation is passing me by lately.
I am scared to death of the day when it finally all goes. It IS going. I just had a hearing test and it was worst than the last which was very bad. I just get by. I fake it like my father did when I don't have a clue what people are saying and I make excuses for why I don't hear people the first time. I still don't have the guts to say "I'm hard or hearing..."
When I do, they yell at me and talk slow like I lost 80 points from my IQ.
I think I better try to learn lip reading. I am sure I do it now. But I better really learn because it is the key to not being isolated.
My father neither signed nor read lips much so we had a special way of talking to him that only the family knew. It was a combination of hand signals, spelling in the air, and Jim Carey speaking. Outside of the family circle, no one could or can communicate with him. They won't even write...
I applaud you and your upbeat take on your deafness. I am waiting for that to happen to me but so far, I can't manage to feel anything but terrified.
But this inspired me. I have lip reading videos here. I am going to pull them out and start my learning again.
Best to you,
Patty
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May 08 '06
12:40 pm PDT
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