I understand.
but I also said, they should have the opportunity to learn to speak.
I am sorry for being off topic.
but I was referring to your frustration of not being able to communicate with hearing people.
Hearing aids, CI, Speech therapy, Is all great. but... You will still be deaf in the hearing folks eyes.
No matter if they are your best friend or not. They know. They see. As for the public (other people that may not know you) You may or may not understand what they are saying. That is why I feel that the opportunity of oral approach should be there.
Hee, hee... you know... My Fair Lady, the classic movie. I watch this movie again and again. The story concerns Eliza Doolittle, a poorest flower girl who takes speech lessons from professor Henry Higgins so that she can pass as a lady (probably opening her floral shop afterward). She did pass as a "queen." I can make to be a hearing, probably a famous country singer in the hearing folks eyes -- IF I really want to focus and work harder to "accomplish" reaching the goals. I can fool anyone if I feel like to. Let's say hello, American Idol! When is the next audition? Hee... hee...
The matter of fact is that I lost a lot of Deaf people because I disagree many things, pretty much. They prefer to stay in an aquarium tank among other crabs that keep pulling crabs down, as known as The Crab Theory. I finally got away and some extra freedom, at last. Figuratively, I am saying that they prefer living in their own world, which is fine with me. Their choices. I happen to want to climb higher and enjoy the benefits that Life offers that wasn't existed in an aquarium tank. For my sake, I had to get out of negativity they created the world. Now... OOPS!! I realize that I got my wish, *POOF* I ended up in the hearing world without spotting a deafie in a mile. Ugh uh? Then, I am considering the CIs and the benefits, the more I go higher like an eagle soaring higher. Get the picture? Some extra more freedom in my personal definition, I'd ask for the hearing opportunity to move up a new level.
I don't mind living a double life. Of course, my best friends and family know me personally. I know that. I am risking the Life changing for the better. I will be showering with blessings that my friends and family supporting me and helping me going through. One friend is developing the singing lessons for me... how silly!! I am really appreciated their eagerness getting involved.