Recent content by DianeR11

First of all...I don't wish deafness on anyone, however I am so grateful to have found others who struggle with this everyday problem. Everyday I have to tell someone, "I'm sorry, I'm deaf...can you look at me?" I suppose I shouldn't use the I'm sorry part...How do others out there address...

Thank you all who replied!! My audiologist never even brought Phonak into the mix. It's the high frequencies that knock me off the chart below profound hearing loss. Again thanks.

Hello. I am currently using Widex that I have had for about seven years. I was told by my audiologist that Oticon is much better and I am thinking of upgrading. I have profound hearing loss. Does anyone have experience with Oticon chile 9? As you know HA's are really expensive and I am...

That's exciting...getting new HA. I hope it opens up a whole new world for you. Without my HA's I cannot hear anything and they help me a lot. Please keep in touch and let me know how it goes.

Thank you for the warm welcome. I guess I was sensitive about the 1st response about the culturally hearing vs. being true Deaf. Apparently I need to educate myself on deaf culture and that is why I am here. Thank you thank you...I look forward to meeting great people who understand.

Is this a good or bad thing? I feel a tad bit unwelcome. Thanks for the support.

I am new here (obviously). I've been deaf since I was 11 and am 45 now. My family is hearing and I am beginning to experience a profound loneliness in my life. I have a job where my colleagues make fun of me behind my back. It's time for me to embrace my deafness and I am hoping to find...