Newbie: Deaf w/M.S. and Very Happy

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domsal

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I lost my hearing at age 40; bummer, I tend to look at my abilities, more than the limitations. I learned several languages before the hearing loss; and, I still use those languages in the respective environments. Some, don't know I am deaf, until I tell them. I read speech in Spanish or English. I learned ASL over 20 years ago, and used it daily. When my own hearing was lost in a hearing environment, I had no other choice; learn to read speech. I lived in Mexico a few years, and left once it became too violent for me. I do wish to return one day..... The M.S. symptoms can be depressing, they'll never end. Because I can still walk (Ha! with a limp), I strengthened my body so that I don't limp as much and I use herbs to alleviate the symptoms. I currently wish to learn another language, I don't know how I'll do it; I'll have to figure out something.... :hmm:
 
:welcome: to AllDeaf forum. I am sorry that you have MS. Loosing the muscles or strength is not always easy. You just have to live with it. And same for your hearing loss, you will learn to adapt or get use to being deaf.

There are two topics Adjustment to Late Onset Deafness and Deaf Musicians in the forum, Our World, Our Culture. I hope you enjoy this two topics.

Just have fun reading and posting all the threads here. See you around here. :wave:
 
Keeping Content in Life...

When I was hearing, I had deaf friends, and I signed almost daily. I saw the equipment (technology) they used to compensate; gee, it was expensive. Once my hearing was lost, I already knew how to "hear," just as my friends did. Most did not read speech; I learned this early on, this means that I can socialize with hearing persons almost effortlessly.

The M.S. did not "Hit" me too hard; I knew I could strengthen my muscles and train my brain to compensate for the weakness; I did just that. I simply did not want to walk with a cane. My body is now accustomed to the challenge of walking a few miles, when needed; slow, but I can do it. Oh yes, I do have days when I just want to stop everything; fortunately, this doesn't happen too often any longer.

The best thing about losing my hearing was going to the gym, I do not have to listen to that horrible music. :lol:
 
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