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@Stevie, remember that none of the people you've lost would want you to cease living your own life because they're no longer here. I know how tough it can be - I lost my dad a lot sooner than I would have liked. But he gave me a lot while he was here, and for that I'm grateful.

Uh oh! Freudian slip? :giggle:

It's the human condition; we all like to think our own experience is the one genuine one. And even when we learn through failure what does and doesn't work - all it takes is another generation or two to decide they want to test the waters for themselves, not trusting the knowledge that was...

I'd stay with ASL. Cued speech seems to be something used to help deaf kids pronounce words. But there's an old thread about it here with lots of info for you to decide: AllDeaf.com > Deaf Interests > Sign Language & Oralism What is "cued speech"?

Watch how it's done. I still do that, and after a while you'll be amazed that you'll start to follow the general scope of the conversation. Use your fingerspelling. And be ok with looking a little foolish. We all start there!

I have been married for over 17 years. I do not believe in "one true soul mate". I believe we can find one of the many people we are compatible with, treat them well and hopefully be treated well in return. Would I step out on my husband? Not a chance. Do I expect to find other people I find...

Jiro = cougar bait? ;)

^^^Just part of my day to day existence! ;)

yaya

Successful relationships are two-way street. Both people need to bend and give in some of the time to work together. When one flat out refuses to do this, it's disrespectful of the union. Aside from the underlying issues... I hope you can find a way to block out the light and get the sleep you...

Looks like he wants to give her a good SMACK!!!

Say, "thank you". No need to explain. :)

^^^TWA, you're terrible! :giggle:

^^^RR, sounds just like the kind of crazy that fits in at your house!

BC, your best source of information is getting to know some deaf adults in your area who were deaf as children. What were their lives like? Ask them what you should do to help your deaf child.

Don't drop a bomb like that and leave, Shel!!! Details!

Fuzzy, I don't think this is the place to pull out the yardstick and see who's worse off.

^^^Doh! DIY tip number 1. Is it plugged in?

OMG!!! Happy birthday, Lanapoo! :birthday:

Poor Botti! She tried so hard to toss the life ring again, and again, and again, and again, and again, and again. I guess it wasn't turbocharged. :lol: