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Yep, I'm in college. I've started to take ASL lessons, but didn't really have enough time to devote to it. I am definitely going to make it a priority to learn, as I know it will change my life. QUOTE=deafdyke;2001741]I think the problem is that most young folks who are dhh are those who were...

I'm sorry to hear about that - It sounds really rough. The constant silence is tough to deal with, but not the annoyance that you have. I hope it gets better for you! I'd love to talk - It's been so tough to find people my age who are going thru the same thing. It definitely is a tough...

Thanks guys.. So unfortunately, hearing aids won't work for me because I essentially severed my cochlear nerve. So, it's basically total silence for me. I'm really glad to know that I'm not alone in this. It has been a tough adjustment for sure. It's just really bizarre being in NY, the...

Hi Amanda, I'm glad to hear you are doing well! We're very close in age, and I was also thrust suddenly into the world of deafness just a few months back; I lost all of my hearing as a result of a car accident. I'm really glad to hear you are doing well! -Lauren

Hi Everyone! It's been awhile since I've been here; I hope you are all doing great! I just wanted to let everyone know that I have officially survived my first semester back at college (University of Michigan) since becoming deaf. It has definitely been a whirlwind of a semester, but it's over...

I'm totally in the same position as you. I just recently lost my hearing a couple of months ago, and since going deaf, I feel REALLY uncomfortable speaking not knowing what I am saying or how I sound. So, I have gone voice off for the most part. It's definitely jarring for people who I run...

Definitely. As someone who had perfect hearing and then suddenly lost it, I would absolutely love to have it back. Now granted I'm still very, very new to all of this, so over time, my answer might change, but for now, yes, I'd love to have my hearing back.

Hey everyone, Hope you had a great holiday! Thanksgiving went well - better than expected. While there were definitely some real challenges in terms of communication, we worked thru them together. For the most part, I tried to read lips, but it was difficult - so the pad/pen became a...

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the thoughts. My plan is to do my best to lip read, and to just keep my pad and pen close by, along with my iPhone so we can maybe text back and forth if needed. That's how I seem to be managing best with my friends and such, so I guess it will work here too. I know...

Hey everyone, So tomorrow will be my first Thanksgiving since losing my hearing, and I am somewhat nervous about being totally left out and isolated from everything. It's going to be the first time I've seen some of my cousins and relatives since I went deaf, and I don't really know what to...

For sure. We'll see how it works out!

Nice! U of M is awesome isn't it?

Yeah, him offering to ASL so early is a little odd, but maybe it's just his way of showing that he's into me. As far as him waiting till he knew I was deaf to ask me out, he actually didn't know about my hearing loss until after he asked my friend for my number. I guess I still find it...

Yep - It definitely went better than I expected! I also find that when I tell people about my deafness they do try to help and accommodate my needs too. -Lauren

Hi everyone! Thanks for all the comments. An update - earlier this week, i went out on my first date since becoming deaf. It was with a guy from school who i had a class with last year. We weren't exactly friends, but acquaintances, and we had spoken a few times outside of class. He's actually...

It's true - This whole experience has definitely made me discover who my true friends are. I really hate feeling like I am a burden to be around because I can't communicate like I used to, but it's nice to know that there's a group of friends out there who are really truly my friends and who are...

Thanks for the replies everyone, this is helpful. I feel like I want to start again, but the communication gap is just so worrisome. My ASL isn't great yet (a, because I just started learning not too long ago, and b, to be honest, I don't practice/use what I've learned all that often), and I'm...

Wow this sounds seriously awesome - thanks for the info!! -Lauren

That's encouraging. It was making my skin crawl a little.

As someone who just very recently went deaf, I find it really disturbing that someone would be attracted to someone else *because* of their inability to hear. It's one thing if you are attracted to someone who just happens to be deaf because of their personality, appearance, interests, whatever...