defgirl! Acceptance is good
I have just found out I have hearing loss <am in my 30's>. It is what it is. I will learn from it and go on. I think taking strength from you have is something to be proud of -
I have been REALLY struggling lately. I wish other people would just accept me the way I am. They probably just don't understand. I am in a battle to make life better for myself, and I am succeeding-slowly but surely.
Growing up In a hearing world. I have always knew I was HOH. Always been treated as one. Not out of sympathy, but had the accommodations. One thing I did miss out on is learning ASL. Finally, in 89 I learned ASL.
So it truly has added more Joy to my life. Because that is when I truly accepted my deafness. and the Deaf Culture.