gyakuken
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Hello, I am in Michigan looking for connections (online is great!) to Deaf/HoH community after becoming nonverbal after a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). I am still perfectly hearing, but almost completely unable to speak without incurring further brain damage, since the speech center of my brain experienced too much trauma. I have just started taking ASL classes online, today being the first introduction to ASL. Please don't be shy! I love cats, cooking, reading, and drawing.
My mother is deaf/HoH, but did not have access to ASL. I am also HoH and have been studying ASL on and off since I was younger, but now have more access to ASL resources and Deaf culture and community after searching for so long. I am partially verbal because my speaking ability changes depending on stress or sensory overload. I love animals, reading, drawing, and music!