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I was born with a mild hearing loss - but regardless, i was subjected to many years of speech therapy. I hated it when i was kid, it was like they were always making me jump through hoops. But now, I am thankful my mother put me through that torture. My hearing has been progressive, was...

One of the fustrations I had growing up is I was hard of hearing with progressive hearing loss. I never quite fit in the hearing world and didnt quite fit in Deaf world either. And it was mostly how the groups made me feel, not necessarily my own perspective. But at that time in school I was...

Also what about the bluetooth in the A630 being compatible with hearing aids and CL that include bluetooth? I have sidekick2 but it does not have bluetooth. I dont even have a blue tooth hearing aid anyway but just a thought.

I agree with audiofuzzy. I had more hearing growing up, I was fortunate (and unfortunate) to be able to enjoy music. The reason I feel unfortunate now, is because I know what I am missing, but at same time I'm fortunate for the experience. the Deaf community is great, so nice to be able to...

Just thinking about stem cell and possibility of having my hearing cured. Can you imagine, suddenly not being able to turn off the sound coming in?? I've had hearing impairment all my life and been profoundly deaf the past 15 years. Just a thought. I like CI idea, I can still turn it off. But...