chelsiwylie
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I started loosing hearing 5 years ago. My husband and I were together then and this adventure we have faced head on but it's getting more difficult. I am now moderate to severe and communication is more difficult. I have hearing aids and a Bluetooth loop I wear to make talking on the phone easier. Even with these devices it's difficult to understand certain tones or to decipher certain words that rhyme both on the phone and in person. Anytime I don't understand something he speaks almost at a yell and really slow.... which just frustrates me more. I don't need someone to talk to me like I am an idiot. Just gets on my nerves. Don't get me wrong, I love Daniel and he is a great husband and father to our kids. I just hate being treated like a second class citizen especially in our own home. He doesn't see why it annoys me. Says he is just trying to help. I get that but if you know it bugs me then why continue to do it? We have talked about learning sign and the idea seems wonderful to me. I have started learning and encourage him to do so also. He is less gung ho about it though. Says he wants to learn but doesn't show interest unless I am pulling him along lessons online. I don't expect him to learn just because I have trouble hearing but at the same time why should I continue to use these crazy devices 24 hours a day that give feedback in my ears and sometimes make "hearing" harder. Is it wrong that I like my quiet world? I think my hands are a good source of communication.
Please help. Any advice is welcome. I am not offended easy so don't feel the need to candy coat anything on my behalf. If I am being ridiculous let me know. A new perspective is always helpful.
Thanks!
Please help. Any advice is welcome. I am not offended easy so don't feel the need to candy coat anything on my behalf. If I am being ridiculous let me know. A new perspective is always helpful.
Thanks!