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Whenever I talk to a hearing person, like on a day to day basis, I always find myself apologizing at some point because I didn’t hear (I have a CI), or understand them. But why do I apologize? Why do any of us apologize when it’s not really our fault? Like, am I supposed to feel bad about it...

So a couple days AC my youth group was doing a Christmas party and a freshman invited a friend with her. I went to introduce myself and as we were getting to know each other she said she was also deaf. Because she was a pretty good signer I didn't think anything of it. Later in the party she...

Ok, so I'm a sophomore in high school and I am involved with many clubs. The problem is that it's mainstream and I'm literally the only deafie in sight for miles. Only about 2-3 classes and clubs offer an interpreter for me. The problem is that none of these classes and clubs are important. I've...

After hearing about all the shootings and terrorist attacks that are happening multiple times each month now, do you feel safe? I know I don't. I'm now scared of leaving home for fear of being shot. I'm worried that the next shooting might be in my town. I'm scared that there will be a terrorist...

So earlier today my (hearing) gf and I went to Applebee's for lunch. When we said that I was deaf, I was offered a Braille menu. We tried to explain that it was my ears that didn't work and not my eyes, but the waitress insisted on me using the menu. We finally asked for the manager. We got a...

So I'm profoundly deaf. I have a CI in my left ear and a hearing aid in my right ear. I only use my CI for band and theater. I'm going into my sophomore year now and I'm starting to think about switching to KSSD (Kansas State School for the Deaf). I probably would've switched this year, but I...

Ok. So I'm currently writing a realistic fiction about a deaf girl and her hearing friend (The link is on my profile page). They go on a mission trip to South Africa with their church. I've never really been involved with the d/Deaf community until now because my parents are hearing and they...

Hi! I'm Renée. I'm new here and I'm hoping to make some new friends. Hopefully d/Deaf friends because all of my other friends are hearing.