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Because I've so recently lost the last of my hearing, I'm having a rather unique (to me) experience recently, noticing thoughts and experiences I never would have thought of had my hearing loss been more gradual or non-existent. Entering this new world, and though I don't agree with the dictionary definition of the word "world," it's exactly like dropping off onto an alien planet, I find that it's comparatively loaded with telepathic people! My parents have conversations through walls and around corners. My mom is aware of my dad's activities when he's outside in the yard and she's at the dining room table with no view of the yard. These are abilities that don't exist in my world. To me, this is my first glimpse at how it's possible for our worlds to have grown different from each other. I find that I crave the company of other deaf people who do not have these strange alien abilities, this extra sense that's as inconceivable as a fourth spatial dimension. Sometimes, I would just rather not be reminded that others have these strange abilities that I have not. It's clear to me that I do not belong to their world. However, our two worlds can still be supportive of each other, and there need not be a conflict between them.
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"A world that is not on the verge of annihilation can still be perfectly stimulating, and definitely not boring." - Andrea Berlinghoff
"Thanks to all my friends, I've learned that being different also makes me special. Besides, the only way to truly shine is to be yourself." - Lily Lightly
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