Just explain to them that keeping up with one person is one thing, but it must be much harder to keep up when a whole room of people are talking. Good luck. :)
:bump:Hi! I grew up knowing a few signs (my mom is an interpreter) but never bothered to get fluent. After I watched switched at birth though I wanted to learn more, now I'm trying to get fluent.
I have no experience being hearing myself. But just know here is a world of wonderful people out there who want to meet you. Don't lose hope. Your lucky to be part of such a wonderful community. Don't lose hope.