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Wow Bottesini. Rather judgemental towards another deaf person, someone in the same boat as yourself. Thanks for the support! I'm not sure how what I said resonated "deafer than thou" as don't think in those terms. I didn't get the memo either about what is ok and not ok to say in this public...

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You CAN have a great support system but it takes great people! You start by surrounding yourself with them. For me, I'm really outgoing... also, not afraid to tell people that I'm deaf, that I need to see their mouth when they talk, and just being very open that way. Also, I don't treat my...

Sigh.. I do not understand your anger but yeah, ok. It's yours to have and your right to be. I choose happiness, being positive, embracing my deafness, loving others, having an open mind, respecting others opinions and perspectives, and just trying to enjoy life. I can only cast my vote and...

Yes, you're right. You can also refer to it in %, a term the hearing world understands better. Decibels, not so much, speaking from my experience when talking to people who hear. :) I forget I'm talking to people that understand when I'm in here.

Again Hoichi, this is MY OPINION, because I'm entitled to one just as you are but it seems you are angry at hearing society. Why is that? Am I just reading you wrong? One more.. do you live in the U.S.? You mentioned countries where they don't have a choice in the matter so I'm assuming...

I'm definitely not getting into a pissing match with you as you have your experiences and I have mine. I respect both. That's why I said "my experience". Kind of shameful not to respect that. I'm part of the deaf community (or culture) too .. what I said is that going too far in that...

I'm with "choice". You choose to do it or you choose not to. Yes, someone will make money... but then, it's your choice to give it to them based on what value you get in return. Gotta be honest with you Hoichi... I never got the whole "deaf culture" thing. I was born where they were...

Oh and someone mentioned liking being deaf (maybe in another thread?). I just wanted to add that I can relate to that somewhat. It's not like I wouldn't want to hear 100% if it were possible but on the flip side, looking at the positive, it's kind of cool taking out my aid and NOT hearing a...

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I love my hearies! They are very supportive and are always aware when I'm not able to hear as in, crowded places, etc. They are always there to make sure I'm being kept involved. Gotta love those kinds of friends. I do feel like a drag though at times..

Good, thank you ..

Hi there - Well, I'm currently wearing an Oticon Epoq P but I have outgrown it in the sense I have had some more loss in the last few years. I'm in the process of trying to find an aide.. tried the Oticon Chile (do NOT like), and the Phonak Bolero (liked better but not happy still)... they are...

Wow, I'm sorry to hear about your husband as well. I don't think anyone can fully understand unless they are in your shoes .. but, they can be empathetic.

Very well put.. you are right about the person with hearing having to be completely vested. So true.

Oh my gosh, I bet that hurt your feelings!

My late husband (he passed a few years ago) once told me AFTER we were married, that my being deaf (hearing impaired) was something he had to seriously consider and think about. He had full and normal hearing.. It actually struck a chord. I mean, he loved me regardless but I always thought...

I get what you are saying, I really do. In fact, when I read some posts on this site, I get literally a little teary because it's amazing how people here "get it". Try not to get down though .. communicate with the people you are close to exactly what you are feeling. Try not to go to a place...

Hi - I haven't been on this site for a long time and don't even remember if I introduced myself before. Rachel from Oregon. Live in the hearing world, never was involved or active in the deaf community. Completely deaf in my left ear, wear a hearing aid in my right - considered "profoundly"...

I'd like to see Gabriel go.. Like Lau2046 - curious about the woman tied to the tree myself. They better be packing a lot into the last episode.