Search results

I met my husband at a similar point in my hearing loss. Communication was pretty easy. Now way difficult and he is, by personality, unable to make it easier. Well, he tries a little. I would just ask them outright. try it at a time you are ready to burst into tears with the frustration.

Catholics like gold!

When it looks like end times I will buy your house for $25 because you want one last meal out. Then I will make lots of money when the end gets postponed. Again. Maybe Finlander will dust my new houses for me.

Best plan is to ask him what he wants and needs. Subtly, of course.

Maybe. Find out before you get tangled. If, for instance, one knows your HVAC system is 15 years old some companies would prorate the payout, leaving you responsible for 85% of the cost. A roof is a 20 year investment, so the timeline is longer. Are there not disabled and/or first time home...

Definitely ask about this. He probably already know the answer, and if not you 2 can see a doc and find out together.

If you cannot save 15K you may not be able to manage all the hidden costs of home ownership. Without the habit of saving significant portions of our income there is no way to manage sudden costs, such as the HVAC dying completely, or needing a new roof. Many areas have permit regulations...

I would return the second pair, document everything, and take her to Small Claims Court. First inform her you intend to do this as well as register a complaint with her professional Association and with the Chamber of Commerce. She may choose to avoid the hassle and give you back your money...

The whole phenomenon is puzzling to some of us because as parents our connection to our children was like steel. We never forgot where they were. Of course the way media works now, hearing about infant deaths is kind of a "thing". Click bait. Still, I conclude that many parents are NOT like...

It certainly would be great motivation to get your ASL skills up to snuff.

Getting chronically frustrated with the details of communicating (speaking loudly, repeating) is unavoidable if you do not sign yourself. It is possible things might have turned out differently if ....They are not. None of us can judge. You stated the primary difficulty here, "My problem is i...

Normal to be afraid of change, so rest assured this will not change- you will continue to fear change. It will be confusing for awhile, just as new hearing aides are. Your mind will catch up after awhile and let you sleep without problems. Consider this: we all fear change, even good...

Think of it as vocabulary. There are many words one can use to say the same thing.

Yes, others (me) have that problem.

Just practice speaking slowly and carefully. And don't whisper in her ear, hahaha

Corruption is everywhere.

Hello deaf warrior. Have you searched around for any disability rights organizations you can work with? I am also in a wheelchair and a friend who lives in Uganda started working for disability rights in the capital, where he lives. It was very difficult, especially with his health, but...

And we can be sure that, while the ex-girlfriend is presently feeling major ego thrills from winning him back, she will eventually remember why she broke up with him and ... Bonding with someone is like getting velcroed together. It hurts mightily when you yank it part.

Well, girl, once you catch your breath you will realize you have lost your illusion of the guy he is. The reality- a guy who would treat anyone this way, is nobody worth having. Meanwhile, I get it. The hurt feels so great you would do anything to make it stop. Crying and screaming may help-...