Hi. I'm what's tabbed as a "late deafened" young (according to me-lol) lady from upstate NY. Having lost my hearing totally in the summer of 2009, I am still learning how to be deaf. I've taken some ASL courses, and know the basics...kinda. But, beacuse I live, work, eat and breathe in the "hearing" world, where no one uses ASL..it's hard to learn more, and hard to keep up with it. Crazy. It's taken me some reall-life changing adjusting, but I'm making it. I'm told that I read lips well (Whoo-knew!)...or....that what I think they said - lol! Anywhoo, I came across AllDeaf and joined. It's gonna be nice chatting, reading, friending and learning from this place. Yours Truly, Whoo-Ville Honey.