Staying true to my decision to pick a challenge for each month, I decided to start developing a fitness routine for February. Growing up, I was never considered a "sporty kid" - I was more "that deaf kid" and then later on "that arty druggie deaf girl". It didn't help things that I was often… Continue reading ai·suh·lei·shn aka isolation
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ownership of sound
"Shhh!!" This is something I'd bet every single deaf person has been told (and continues to be told) by a hearing person - likely a friend, partner, or family member. For them - it's a simple request. We are being louder than what is socially accepted according to hearing culture so they feel a responsibility… Continue reading ownership of sound