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I am technically hard-of-hearing... but after many years of experience with the hearing culture acting like I can hear everything (although my ability to lip read and speak is profoundly well) when that is truly not the case.

I became frustrated with being taken advantage of and annoyed with the way they would act like I didn't need interpreters, note takers, etc. I grew up mainstreamed and well-versed in the hearing culture whereas I felt out of place.

Now my question, is it ok for a hard-of-hearing person to call themself "Deaf"?

Does that ignite certain hard feelings or aggravation?

Why do some Deaf use the term "true Deaf"?

Am I wrong for calling myself "Deaf" and demanding others to love me for me and not look at my deafness as a disability but just a part of life that I was given to bear?

Just want some input...

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