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Hoichi, that's a great suggestion; but one cannot break all walls that come up. Sometimes, one must circumvent them, instead :b

Hey, fedorable!I'm HoH as well; also am learning sign language. If you'd like to skype and practice, my name is in_over_my_head18 :)

Also, just wanted to share this experience. At work the other day, a potential customer stormed out angrily, saying "I'll just take my money elsewhere." after having to repeat himself a few times, angry that i wasn't understanding. God, that hurt me.. Until i realized that it wasn't to be taken...

This just solidifies my desire to become fluent in ASL. @pixie_princess has been teaching me many small words that are used everyday; and once i memorize/grasp enough, we are moving forward into big words/numbers and more :3 I don't want to date, yet. I'd much rather pursue a friendship and...

@whatdidyousay, i am not sure how that will be accomplished; but it is worth a shot. I'll talk to him (my psychologist) and listen to his feedback on the matter. Then, i will decide if i still feel that it is worth it, to pursue the matter with my mother. I don't at the moment, but my...

I don't want you to speak up; i want you to scream c;

Technically; the word you're looking for is sympathetic. Empathy is the ability to feel what another is feeling; compassion is a step down, and sympathy is several steps down from empathy. (Unless you were unconsciously alluding to yourself, when using that last line)

@Whatdidyousay, if i asked my mom to come with me to my psychologist, it would last a few days, then things would go back to how they were before. I've given up trying to draw blood from a stone. Also, my dad supports my family financially, but neither of them has ever been there for me...

Okay, i'm going to clear a few things up that i should have mentioned in the original post. I have two jobs; i don't expect financial help with anything, but i do appreciate and repay favors whenever i am able. I do live with my mother; but not for free. I pay rent, do work around the house...

@Napolicapitale, will you explain your signature to me? It intrigues me. @Whatdidyousay, that's true. :/ I don't like it, but it's true nonetheless.

AG Bell was astonishingly ignorant in that regard. -___-

Big hello to all the new posters, and the old alike! :) On a less happy note; @whatdidyousay!, i can relate to some of that. Nobody speaks to me at my afternoon job bc they don't want to have to work hard; yet it's really not that hard to communicate with others. Both sides must be patient, or...

My least favorite is the "OMG you can read lips?! Why didn't you tell me?! STOP THE CAR!!" *stops car, bewildered* "Wait, i gotta find something to say that you can read!" *thinks furiously* This actually happened; not even a week ago. So frigging ignorant. How do they think i understood what...

Today, I learned 29 words in Sign Language! :)) i can't wait to learn more!

I picked up on the patronizing edge, however unintentional it may have been. Personally, when people attempt to use loud noises/abrupt shouts/unwelcome physical contact, i pretend as if i'm going to lunge toward them but stop myself short with a smile, saying "Please don't do that" in a voice...

True, true. I'll try that. Thanks, rj! :3 But as for people watching, i can't just watch. I have to mingle, to be a part of it all! I'm very social; but i am still coming into my own

Yeahh,, ANARCHYY!!! Wait.. what's AG Bell? *scratches head*

Hey there c: how long have you been so, and how has your experience been?

I, as well am HoH and wear hearing aids. I understand FrustratedOne's struggles. I simply do not want the hassle of trying to make sense of what's going on in my auditory environment. I have progressive hearing loss, anyway; so i'm better off making this choice of my own volition, before i lose...

I don't talk about my feelings or what goes on in my life/head, but i think catharsis is much-needed right now, so here goes. I am HoH, my family is Hearing. I want to attend Gallaudet University in the fall. I began the application and did most of it, but need my mother's help to finish it...