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  1. EllietheEncourager

    deaf name

    I'm sorry but don't expect an answer on this one. The question itself is kinda rude in my experience; please someone correct me if I'm wrong but I've always been told it is and have never asked for one. Here is a bit of an explanation...
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    Advice For Helping Deaf Loved One Recover from Injury

    I'm so sorry to know you are hurting; 6 years of dedication to someone is a long time. Looking at yourself and dedicating the same amount of love to your own happiness is a way forward. You are enough of a person without a relationship. You will be happy again, both by yourself or with someone...
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    Advice For Helping Deaf Loved One Recover from Injury

    You're most welcome. I hope all is getting better for you and yours.
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    Advice For Helping Deaf Loved One Recover from Injury

    It sounds like you're doing all you can; you are showing up and showing her love. "talk to her" seems like blanket advise not personalized to her. I've seen a deaf/hearing couple say "I love you" in the dark by pressing the hand sign (which is pretty distinctive) into the others back, shoulder...
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    What are you doing right now? Part II

    I'm glad you got to travel for the first time in a while. I did a similar road trip right before everything shut down. It's beautiful. I hope you made it home safely.
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    Embarassing lip reading moments!

    I remember being on the school bus and my crush silently saying "alligator food" to a girl on the bus because he knew it looked a LOT like "I love you" when lipreading. She got flustered and I felt the lil green envy monster creeping up; then he explained the joke. ha oh high school bus days
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    New to Deaf Community.

    Somehow I missed this thread but Welcome Esme. I hope you have found people to connect with since you posted a few months ago. How have you been? Have you found Deaf Events in your area to join in with your family? Sending all the best.
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    Wow! Been a long time! I joined here in 2006

    You're most welcome. That is truly the highest praise you can receive from a child, "Please follow us so we can still have you next year." Precious. All the best to you and yours.
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    Wow! Been a long time! I joined here in 2006

    I've been on here for two years but I see a lot of similar comments to yours. What was the sites dynamics in the past that you miss now? I hope like a lot of things, it all comes back around :)
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    Wow! Been a long time! I joined here in 2006

    Reading your response of resilience and persevering during a difficult with grace made me smile. You're right, the pandemic wasn't/hasn't been easy on all of us but I'm glad the school stepped up to help you teach so many. Teachers and Nurses are the salt of the earth, in my opinion. Thank you...
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    Need a device for deaf

    https://www.amazon.com/s?k=strobe+doorbell+hearing+impaired&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8tyZk4aw-AIVyW1vBB0qVAxZEAAYASAAEgI-kvD_BwE&hvadid=497201935800&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9023752&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8584415579822788115&hvtargid=kwd-584212576243&hydadcr=25873_9956472&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_1lqdtl1xlq_e...
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    How to become an ASL Interpreter

    Each states DOES have their own requirements; although there is nationwide accreditation. It is an expensive test so mastery is needed. Some states want a degree, some if you can pass the tests-cool. Some will hire you and give you time to get certified. What you do with it is up to you...
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    Who can accept long distance relationship?

    I have done long distance and didn't mind it. I'm independent and have good communication skills. It doesn't bother me much and people can stay faithful. Also, each couple can decide what that means to them. Can't say it always worked but it's not all bad. I am currently doing a sort of hybrid...
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    Looking for hope.

    I personally do not live with tinnitus. My partner does and it's a struggle for him at times. He finds ear buds helpful or some sort of white noise. Sleep or lack of seems to impact how loud it can be in a day, at least for him. I imagine a lot of nice folks on here could give you tips and...
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    Looking for hope.

    I'm sorry this is happening and hope you find some relief soon. I have seen some OTC meds that says it treat tinnitus; when I looked at the label it was mostly a lot of vitamins. Has anyone on here taken any of those products? I've been told ear buds distract from those sounds but I don't have...
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    tattooed terps

    Tattoos are NOT slovenly. They are self expression and healing for a lot of people. A person can have tattoos that can be covered up or not, their body, their choice. Who is anyone else to judge? We don't know their journeys. One terp that doesn't like tattoos is certainly not entitled to label...
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    How Often Do You Go To Gym?

    We sound similar. I live way out in the country. I walk about an hour and use a plank app. There is an app that makes Plank work outs starting at Beginner, Intermediate, and Hard. It increases daily for a month on each setting.
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    What are you thinking about? Part VIII

    A+? Well done! What a way to start the weekend.
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    Foodie?

    It's an annual thing at my house; since I can remember. Popular enough, my sister asked me to make it yesterday for Easter. I hope everyone had a nice holiday; if it was one for you and yours.
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    All-time favorite Video Games

    I've always been a Nintendo fan myself; Zelda, Donkey Kong, Luigi's Mansion. All just so fun to play
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