elizabeth29
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Hello,
I guess I should formally introduce myself, my name is Elizabeth. I am 29 years old and have been hearing and visually impaired since birth. I have had three surgeries on my eyes, and thus have adequate eyesight. I suffer from nerve deafness in my left ear at 85% loss. I hear sounds but I can't understand what is being said. In my right ear I only have 10% hearing loss, but as I get older it is more difficult to carry on a conversation with someone unless I am a private setting.
I have relied heavily on the ability to read lips most of my life, I was taught ASL as a child, but because my parents wanted me to live as "normally" as possible it was not used in our home often. Because of this I have forgotten most of it.
I have spent a good portion of my life as a creative writer, but about a year ago I decided I wanted something more. I am currently in college for a bachelors in communication, and journalism.
:roll: So, now.. on to why I am here..... Though I communicate well with the outside world, it is a challenge. Sometimes I feel isolated, and alone. A few nights ago I was privately telling a good friend of my feelings. He smiled, and encouraged me to actively seek people who would relate to me. His feeling was that maybe if I could communicate with others in my own " language" I wouldn't feel so alone.
So I took his advise, enrolled in a ASL course through my college, and signed up for a few online communities, such as this one.
For me, this is the beginning of a journey. In a way, I am discovering me.
Thanks for reading my rant...
God Bless
Elizabeth
For those of you who use FB, I would love to add you! Elizabeth.bratton@yahoo.com
I guess I should formally introduce myself, my name is Elizabeth. I am 29 years old and have been hearing and visually impaired since birth. I have had three surgeries on my eyes, and thus have adequate eyesight. I suffer from nerve deafness in my left ear at 85% loss. I hear sounds but I can't understand what is being said. In my right ear I only have 10% hearing loss, but as I get older it is more difficult to carry on a conversation with someone unless I am a private setting.
I have relied heavily on the ability to read lips most of my life, I was taught ASL as a child, but because my parents wanted me to live as "normally" as possible it was not used in our home often. Because of this I have forgotten most of it.
I have spent a good portion of my life as a creative writer, but about a year ago I decided I wanted something more. I am currently in college for a bachelors in communication, and journalism.
:roll: So, now.. on to why I am here..... Though I communicate well with the outside world, it is a challenge. Sometimes I feel isolated, and alone. A few nights ago I was privately telling a good friend of my feelings. He smiled, and encouraged me to actively seek people who would relate to me. His feeling was that maybe if I could communicate with others in my own " language" I wouldn't feel so alone.
So I took his advise, enrolled in a ASL course through my college, and signed up for a few online communities, such as this one.
For me, this is the beginning of a journey. In a way, I am discovering me.
Thanks for reading my rant...
God Bless
Elizabeth
For those of you who use FB, I would love to add you! Elizabeth.bratton@yahoo.com
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