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I've certainly not heard of that, but that does sound quite useful... if not someone on here, then I'm sure I can get directed to something by someone at the hearing department if necessary. I'm going to try and talk about things with my boyfriend tonight (the full story is up on the...

Yeah, that's it. But hm, I guess that is true. I'll see what I can do to get them to start realising what they ideally need to just be ready to do - nothing too extreme, and is simply what I would do for them, but I do think the big issue would be getting my boyfriend to speak out. He's quite...

Yeah, that is all very true. I do think I need to make a few things clearer though - as I say, many do forget I have a problem because I "manage" so well. I have been "managing" for years now, but never sought help... only until I realised I could lose something that means the world to me, which...

That's exactly it. Exactly my problem. They don't appreciate that and though people claim they do, it's not the same. Just as I don't know how it is to be hearing. But no one seems to grasp that from what I have said, and it is difficult. I am sadly the only person in my university with a...

I have done so, countless times. But again... they shrug it off onto my boyfriend. I don't want him to be the one to have to do this all the time. It's a minor inconvenience, sure... but this is something anyone could help with, surely?

Also, I think people are misinterpreting my question... I have already made arrangements with the disability service at my university. I can have a notetaker if I require, and I receive funding for any equipment I may need to help me in my education - this is not the issue at all. My issue is...

I'm most self reliant in any case, but it's more when I run into issues that require the assistance of another - take, for example, when I am at a festival again. I intend on putting precautions in place (disabled camping) but I do need assistance from others when it's more of a demanding...

So, this is a similar topic to what I was discussing in the relationships forum, but it branches out into friendships and I was just wondering how is best to really deal with the whole deaf vs. hearing predicament that I know others have been in. To put it simply, though my friends are aware...

Yeah, I agree. I don't want to do it over something like Facebook chat, but at the same time I feel more able to express myself with words through this form of conversation than in person. I guess it's another thing re. being deaf for me, but I'm torn as to how (and when) to start this...

It can be. Not saying it always is, and always will be, but it can. My deafness affects my spatial awareness and my balance, which means in some situations I'm unable to do things. I am still unable to swim, mostly thought to be because of my deafness, and in deep mud I am unable to make it...

@Marie: Thanks for your comments, I'll definitely take them into account. You really have been extremely useful here. I can't thank you enough. @metalangel: You have hit it spot on - although he doesn't so much do it to keep up appearances, because at the end of the day he doesn't really mind...

That makes sense :) and yeah, I do quite a bit for him. I'll happily do the small things for him (getting a beer, making his bed, tidying up) as well as offering him other things too. Say, for instance, he's not doing well financially. I will offer to cook for him or cover some of his costs just...

Re. going out places - it's a difficult subject to explain there too. Basically, he doesn't invite me more because he doesn't think it's necessary (if the other person wants me there they should invite me themselves kind of thought), not because he doesn't want me there. He's been raised to...

There was actually a 50 year old woman from Arizona there who was complaining of similar issues - mostly with assistance. She went into the mosh pits and the like, but the mud still got to her. It was pretty bad, truth be told. Still - I'll do my best to make some alternative arrangements...

Haha, yeah! I have been close to saying that. In fact, when we first spoke (we met online through a friend) and fell for each other, the first thing I said to him before we agreed to give the relationship a go was: I am deaf. I knew there would be problems - no one in my school was interested...

Thanks for the welcomes, guys! :)

@Marie: I actually love you for being blunt. I need it. And yes, I can see where you're coming from re. being trapped - I do think he does feel that way. Problem was more that I think although I had tried to prepare in advance, this particular situation was one where I had to rely on others more...

@metalangel: I'm thinking that's exactly it... you nailed it. But yeah, he was there even though no one else would step up (except for once perhaps). Problem is, no matter how hard I try and tell him how much I appreciate all he did, he won't listen. He just goes 'it doesn't matter' and/or...

Over the weekend I went to Download Festival, where the weather had brought about severe levels of mud - we're talking thick and clay-like mud which was up to ankles in some cases (if not higher), being walked on/through by over 70,000 people from Wednesday-Monday. Granted, on Saturday and...

I just felt I should introduce myself before I start making threads. I should have signed up to this forum (or another) a long time ago, but truth be told I always shied away from doing so. I have been deaf ever since I was born, but due to picking up lipreading skills very early on (and somehow...