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December 06, 2018 Mariah Roze rated it really liked it

I read this book for my ASL grade and I am then glad I had to. I learned then much and the author is great. I promise to read more books by him in the futurity.

"Bring together Mark Drolsbaugh in his fascinating journeying from hearing toddler… to difficult of hearing kid… to deaf adolescent… and ultimately, to culturally Deafened developed. The struggle to notice one's identify in the deafened community is challenging, as Drolsbaugh finds, yet there is one interesting twist: both his parents are as well deaf. Even though the deaf communit

I read this volume for my ASL class and I am so glad I had to. I learned and so much and the author is great. I promise to read more books by him in the future.

"Join Mark Drolsbaugh in his fascinating journeying from hearing toddler… to difficult of hearing child… to deafened adolescent… and ultimately, to culturally Deafened adult. The struggle to find ane'south place in the deafened customs is challenging, as Drolsbaugh finds, yet there is 1 interesting twist: both his parents are too deaf. Fifty-fifty though the deaf community has always been at that place for him, right under his nose, Drolsbaugh takes the unbeaten path and goes on a zany, lifelong search… to become Deaf Once again."

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A fascinating memoir, I read it on 1 day.

I read this for my second ASL course and it was enlightening to encounter the everyday struggles a Deaf person may confront— us hearing folks may "know," simply nosotros don't really know. The crazy stories Drolsbaugh shares are entertaining and informative, inconceivable and jaw-dropping (like the time his mom gave birth to him and the epidural wasn't really in her back like they thought it was, and when they finally listened to her screams of pain and administered anesthesia, the automobile was broken and they wer I read this for my 2nd ASL class and it was enlightening to see the everyday struggles a Deaf person may face— us hearing folks may "know," but we don't actually know. The crazy stories Drolsbaugh shares are entertaining and informative, inconceivable and jaw-dropping (like the time his mom gave nascency to him and the epidural wasn't actually in her back like they idea it was, and when they finally listened to her screams of pain and administered anesthesia, the machine was broken and they were accidentally suffocating her. It's a skillful matter they *untied* 1 of her easily then she could sign that she couldn't breathe. Oops!).
Overall this was a quick and insightful read with lots of wild stories and good advice. One trouble I had with it was the writing. In that location were a lot of sentences with exclamation marks! And and so at that place would be a catamenia. Maybe 2. But and then in that location would be some other exclamation again! I kind of felt like this was written for kids, merely honestly, I retrieve this is a good volume for kids to read.
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I picked up this volume since information technology is a Deaf Culture requirement read for my ASL I course that I am taking. I absolutely loved this book not only for the insights into this culture, but it felt like office of the book modeled my own experiences. I felt similar someone had written my own childhood story.

My female parent never told me I was built-in difficult of hearing, this was cause she despised labels. She always said that I was born with an old persons hearing. Marks story deals with alot of frustrations he'southward had to

I picked up this book since it is a Deaf Culture requirement read for my ASL I class that I am taking. I absolutely loved this book non only for the insights into this civilization, but it felt similar part of the book modeled my own experiences. I felt similar someone had written my own childhood story.

My female parent never told me I was built-in hard of hearing, this was crusade she despised labels. She always said that I was built-in with an quondam persons hearing. Marks story deals with alot of frustrations he'due south had to face cause of his own hearing, they are the aforementioned feelings I've had but accept never been able to put into words.

I highly recommend this book to whatever and everyone. If you yourself is hard of hearing or y'all know someone who is or you know someone who is deafened or you lot are but curious most the deafened globe!

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Sep 21, 2018 Alissa Gundrum rated it really liked information technology

This volume was required for one of my ASL classes in college, but I actually enjoyed reading it! The writing style is a petty crude and sometimes jumps around or is repetitive, only I loved that the bulletin was all about condign a part of Deaf culture. It was really all about accepting Deafness, joining Deafened culture, and beingness proud of being deafened. Marker wrote a very eye opening story with aspect of Deaf civilization and ASL that I never would have idea about before.

Mar 15, 2022 Christina♡︎ rated it it was amazing

I wish I wasn't in such a hurry to terminate this book (literally finished it the morning I was supposed to turn in my paper for information technology lol…) just I did genuinely bask reading about Drolsbaugh'due south feel, and him finding his identity every bit a Deaf person. It blows my heed how completely ableist society has been (and still is), and I found myself asking, "why would anyone think that??" numerous times while reading this book. The simple answer is that people call up Deafened individuals are "missing out" on a "h I wish I wasn't in such a hurry to finish this book (literally finished it the morning I was supposed to plow in my paper for it lol…) but I did genuinely enjoy reading most Drolsbaugh's experience, and him finding his identity as a Deaf person. It blows my mind how completely ableist club has been (and still is), and I found myself asking, "why would anyone think that??" numerous times while reading this book. The unproblematic answer is that people think Deaf individuals are "missing out" on a "hearing world" all because they tin can't hear. Wrong! Anybody experiences the globe differently, and information technology's amazing how much Deaf people tin achieve when given the proper resources and surroundings equally they develop. Every bit a psych major myself, I was surprised at the amount of psychological info Drolsbaugh included, merely I learned a affair or two that I hadn't learned in my previous psych classes. Had this not been an assigned reading for my ASL2 course, I probably wouldn't have picked it upwardly on my ain and read it but… I definitely am glad that I had the opportunity to. Seeing Drolsbaugh's growth throughout the pages put me on a rollercoaster of emotions, but it was definitely a story that I felt fortunate plenty to read about. I can only hope that other Deaf individuals go through a similar path as Drolsbaugh and observe their pride in the Deaf community/culture, and their identity as a Deaf person as a whole! ...more than

This volume is fabled! From the perspective of a man born hearing to deaf parents, who became deaf as a kid, then realized what being Deaf (w/a uppercase D) is all well-nigh equally an adult; this volume offers the perfect guide into the world of deaf culture. Also, as the author has matured and seen more sides to the many issues facing the deafened and difficult of hearing world, he offers great insight and arguments on subjects from signing vs. oralism, to Cochlear Implants. Fifty-fifty if yous are non an ASL student, or This book is fabulous! From the perspective of a man born hearing to deafened parents, who became deafened as a kid, then realized what existence Deaf (w/a capital D) is all about as an adult; this book offers the perfect guide into the world of deaf culture. Also, as the writer has matured and seen more sides to the many bug facing the deaf and hard of hearing world, he offers great insight and arguments on subjects from signing vs. oralism, to Cochlear Implants. Even if you are not an ASL student, or don't even know someone that is deaf, I recommend this book equally a great read anyway! ...more

Jun 08, 2016 Aira rated information technology information technology was amazing

I enjoyed this volume from the beginning of Mark Drolsbaugh life to the start of his kid'south life. Really puts in perspective the amount of influence parents can have on a child and the fact that there is yet heavy stigma against thoses who identify equally Deaf. Overall the primary take away is to brand sure you respect others and that ASL is such a beautiful langauge and the Deaf community is but equally cute. I recommend this volume to thoses who want to read how important finding your identity is or redis I enjoyed this book from the commencement of Mark Drolsbaugh life to the showtime of his child'south life. Really puts in perspective the corporeality of influence parents can take on a kid and the fact that there is yet heavy stigma against thoses who identify every bit Deaf. Overall the primary accept away is to make sure y'all respect others and that ASL is such a beautiful langauge and the Deaf community is just as beautiful. I recommend this book to thoses who want to read how important finding your identity is or rediscover it as well. My emoji review lol🤨🤔😨😊😊🤟🤟 ...more than

Jan 06, 2008 Rachel rated it did non similar information technology

Drolsbaugh'southward writing is excruciating. Although I did learn a thing or ii, I have no uncertainty that I could have learned far more from whatsoever number of other books about deafness. Drolsbaugh's writing is excruciating. Although I did learn a matter or two, I have no doubt that I could have learned far more from whatever number of other books about deafness. ...more

Jan 26, 2017 Auderoy rated it really liked it

FAV QUOTES:

One of the hardest fights a deafened homo has to fight is to live in a earth where every single day someone is trying to brand him hear.

As opposed to overcoming deafness, this book expresses the joys of finding deafness.

An sometime Zen proverb applies here: Empty your cup so that it may be filled. Deafness emptied my cup.

Nearly every weekend I would find myself in the aforementioned predicament: My college friends would stop by on Fri night, raving virtually a great party I couldn't afford to miss. I'd poli

FAV QUOTES:

One of the hardest fights a deaf man has to fight is to live in a earth where every unmarried day someone is trying to make him hear.

Every bit opposed to overcoming deafness, this book expresses the joys of finding deafness.

An old Zen saying applies here: Empty your cup and then that information technology may be filled. Deafness emptied my cup.

Near every weekend I would find myself in the same predicament: My higher friends would stop by on Friday dark, raving about a great political party I couldn't afford to miss. I'd politely pass up, citing my responsibilities a work the adjacent day. They, in plow, would cite my responsibilities as a beer-chugging political party brute.

At that age, children are naturally egocentric; I couldn't aid simply remember that the other kids were receiving the aforementioned warped input as I was. I didn't really believe at the time that something might be seriously incorrect with me.

When hearing parents (in my instance, grandparents) first learn that their child is deafened, it can exist very overwhelming. It is a stupor, a tremendous shock, and it sets off a reaction that is similar to the stage of grief (shock, denial, acrimony, low, the whole works). The departure is, they are not grieving a dead person. They are grieving for someone who is very much alive, and in the procedure can greatly influence that person.

Unbeknownst to them, the mixed message I received was, "We love you, but deafness is a horrible condition. You lot've got to be fixed." What are the psychological implications of such a bulletin? To me, it meant I had to deny who I really was, and that somehow I had to pretend that I could hear. Information technology meant I had to brown-nose hearing paper, deed like them, act like I understood them, and remove myself from anything associated with deafness. In other words, sign language was verboten. I was told not to sign and I respectfully complied.

How can you arraign people for wanting what they truly believe is best for yous?

No affair what I say, the question always remains: How could a deaf kid exist surrounded by so much deafness in his family and not internalize it every bit part of his ain identity?

It'due south hard to reply questions y'all don't understand.

The teachers were not content with but answers; they wanted more questions.

Whether agreeable or annoying, we owe it to our children to respond as many of their whys as possible. When we have the time to exercise this, children internalize crucial information. This greatly enhances their overall development in terms of thought processing and general noesis acquisition.

Many sounds are adjacent to impossible to decipher no matter where they originate. For instance, 'b', 'p', and 'm' await near identical from a lip-reading cess. If Ben is one of the men who got a new pen, it's going to take me awhile to figure it out. If Mark went to the park, or if mom is the bomb, I'm scratching my head. Is that Matt at bat, or is it Pat? Pass the aspirin, please.

Human interaction is a blessing; it is such a waste to discriminate.

I was deaf. I grew up with a blank slate that immune me to meet things from a more than neutral perspective. In other words, deafness emptied my cup. Thank you to deafness I tin see the different religions simply as they are, without whatever bias. It has helped me learn and then much about people--both the good and the bad--and I literally give thanks God for deafness.

If these were the twilight years, why shouldn't they enjoy every minute of it?

I was shut, but never equal.

Eventually I got a part-time job as a supermarket clerk. Information technology was okay, goose egg fancy. To me, it was the end of the road. Since this job was not that bad for a deaf guy, I made it my career goal. Maybe someday I could manage the general trade department, who knows. Even if that never happened, I was still doing pretty good--because, everybody, sing forth with me: Not bad for a deaf guy.

I realized I could routinely accomplish what I had once idea was incommunicable.

But the martial arts had succeeded in teaching me a valuable lesson; I learned that when we behave downwards and put our minds to it, we tin can reach anything.

Remember, we're talking about a naïve deafened kid who still had a lot of growing up to do. The words girls, beach, keg party, and bear bong nevertheless held a lot more appeal than, say, it'southward fourth dimension to offset thinking nearly what yous want to do with your life.

We were forever young, at least until we hit twenty-one.

Couldn't these people just leave me alone? Couldn't they stop poking effectually in my ears? Although I never really spoke up when I was younger, deep downwards within I always wished that people would terminate obsessing over my ears. I simply wanted them to appreciate me, the whole person. Couldn't they stop trying to fix me and just take me for who I was? That was all I ever wanted.

You've passively accepted everything that's ever happened to you. You didn't have a choice. You were alone in the hearing globe, but it's non like that here. At Gallaudet you can be anything you want. You can speak up for yourself. -Vijay

I realized that in the hearing earth, I'd grown accustomed to the futility of it all. Namely sit downwardly and shut up; article of clothing your hearing aid; never listen, information technology's not of import; I'll tell you later, just do what your teacher says.

I didn't know what I was missing--that'south what I at present tell anybody who argues confronting my belief that deaf children should have the opportunity to interact with others similar themselves. I take had many non-culturally deaf people tell me that they are doing peachy in the hearing globe, getting by on oralism and never signing, and that they are happy and successful doing so. I, too, was once like that. I was proud of my status as the just deaf graduate of GFS; I was proud of my job at the supermarket; I was proud of my ability to interact with hearing people quite well. And I just didn't know what I was missing.

I ofttimes zoned out. I was a infinite buck, and a frequent flyer at that.

Nosotros learn how to live life, the most important lesson of all.

Never be satisfied; strive for more than. -Ms. Childs

In that location are countless wonders in this globe, and endless means to relish them.

Let the states enjoy what nosotros can, and don't worry nearly what we tin can't. I feel that we're meliorate off celebrating our differences instead of imposing our values onto each other.

The cure for deafness is our deaf children... Tolerance and understanding are the best lessons we can teach our children... -Chris deHahn

Deafness is a disability that is so unique, its very nature causes a civilization to emerge from information technology.

I can't emphasize enough how much it means to accept a sense of belonging. People need to realize that in that location's a big departure betwixt "fitting in" and "belonging." Plumbing equipment in is something I did when I immersed myself in the hearing world. Fitting in requires effort. It'due south exhausting and you tin can also fence that it's non actually genuine considering to one degree or the other, it involves trying to win other people's approval. Belonging, on the other manus, is a far more rewarding phenomenon where you can kick back, be yourself, and know you lot are accepted.

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Jul 16, 2018 Lisa rated information technology liked information technology

I really enjoyed almost of this volume, but for some reason the last few chapters were tough for me to get through. It became a disclaimer of "I'm not here to say how what the perfect was to exist deaf is" which is a great bulletin, merely didn't crave so much fourth dimension. The book is the author's experience of struggling at a mainstream schoolhouse and somewhen immersing himself into Deaf culture and ASL. It was really interesting to read of his hearing relatives and deaf parents pushing then hard for him to be a p I really enjoyed most of this book, but for some reason the last few chapters were tough for me to become through. It became a disclaimer of "I'm not here to say how what the perfect was to be deaf is" which is a great message, but didn't crave so much time. The volume is the writer'south experience of struggling at a mainstream school and eventually immersing himself into Deafened civilisation and ASL. It was really interesting to read of his hearing relatives and deaf parents pushing so difficult for him to be a function of the hearing world via surgeries and hearing aids. It was pretty heartbreaking to read about all of the difficulties that deaf people facing when trying to receive education and trying to socialize when they are the only deafened person amid a group of hearing people. I feel encouraged to pursue learning and implementing more ASL into my life and then for that lone I liked this book a lot. ...more

Oct 13, 2017 Scott rated information technology really liked it

The author certainly isn't going to give you lovely words here. The writing style is a trivial crude, only is written in biography fashion. This is skillful since the writer is very arrogant with his way is the right manner. He does admit that there are as many different deaf people as in that location are deaf people and no one fashion is right. He gives a bluster on Cochlier ear implants, but the age of the volume may stand for an onetime technology. Non maxim this is the solution for all, but information technology is for some. And there needs t The author certainly isn't going to requite yous lovely words here. The writing style is a little crude, but is written in biography manner. This is expert since the writer is very arrogant with his way is the right fashion. He does admit that there are as many dissimilar deaf people equally there are deaf people and no i style is correct. He gives a bluster on Cochlier ear implants, but the age of the book may represent an onetime engineering. Non maxim this is the solution for all, but it is for some. And there needs to be acceptance in any customs for people that practice want to endeavour that. ...more

Oct 03, 2017 Mykenna Dutton rated information technology really liked it

This book for required reading for my ASL class at university but I accept to say I seriously enjoyed information technology! Though it is non the well-nigh eloquent writing, it is existent and honest. I've read a couple of books before dealing with Deafened cultural or involving deafened characters but e'er a nonfiction autobiography. I definitely feel like this story changed my perspective and has motivated me even more than to learn ASL!

Jul eighteen, 2018 Devan Fronk rated it it was astonishing

I'm a hearing student in an ASL Interpreter Training Program and new to learning about deafened civilisation. I then enjoyed learning more about deaf culture in general, but specifically through the lens of Marking'due south perspective as someone with post-lingual hearing loss who was late in claiming his Deafened identity. This book covers a lot about the importance of language and acquiring information technology at a young age, every bit well as an expiration of identity itself. Swell read.

Drolsbaugh gives a deaf perspective that everyone can acquire from. For hearing, information technology gives you lot an idea of what information technology'southward like for some of the community you lot're so curious about. For deafened, it provides an experiance that yous might relate to on a personal level. For both, it provides a humorous outlook on the life of Mark Drolsbaugh told in autobiographical format and the story he tells is intriguing, informative and an all-around groovy read. Drolsbaugh gives a deaf perspective that everyone can learn from. For hearing, it gives you an idea of what it'southward like for some of the community yous're so curious about. For deaf, information technology provides an experiance that you might relate to on a personal level. For both, it provides a humorous outlook on the life of Marking Drolsbaugh told in autobiographical format and the story he tells is intriguing, informative and an all-around groovy read. ...more

A compelling true story. The author does an astonishing job at making the deaf experience accessible to those who do not have any cognition well-nigh information technology. The writing is elementary but thorough and communicates ideas and history excellently. Highly recommend it to hearing individuals who take deaf family members especially.

Dec thirteen, 2021 Erynn rated it really liked it

This gave me an insight into Deafened culture that I never would accept learned otherwise. I idea it was really cool!

Two personal notes: ane) Marker Drolsbaugh and his married woman remind me of my parents (my dad is a psychologist and my mom is a teacher).
two) I'm autistic and I could chronicle a little too much to what Mark Drolsbaugh called "social bluffing".

This gave me an insight into Deaf culture that I never would have learned otherwise. I thought it was really cool!

Two personal notes: one) Mark Drolsbaugh and his wife remind me of my parents (my dad is a psychologist and my mom is a teacher).
2) I'm autistic and I could relate a little as well much to what Mark Drolsbaugh called "social bluffing".

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I had to read this book for class. Information technology gave some practiced insights into Deaf culture and problems that deaf individuals confront. However, the author is really not interesting enough to write an autobiography. It as well felt extremely preachy, which got one-time pretty apace.

Definitely not the greatest volume I had to read for a form, merely it was interesting plenty. Actually, it was not as dry as I was expecting, equally the author had some funny stories to tell and had a decent sense of sense of humor in his writing. Certainly cool to see what kind of experiences he had equally a deaf guy with deaf parents who was built-in hearing.

Sep 07, 2013 Jordan rated it liked information technology

Despite having to read this for my ASL class and having to write a 5-6 page paper on information technology, I actually enjoyed reading this. It was an autobiography, but instead of only filling it with facts about his life, he also added in his own feelings into it, because not only did I larn about Marker, just I also learned most the Deaf community also. It was as though I was also reading well-nigh the lives of many other deaf children. As the reader, I was allowed access inside his head and given the run a risk to e Despite having to read this for my ASL form and having to write a 5-vi folio paper on it, I really enjoyed reading this. It was an autobiography, only instead of only filling it with facts near his life, he too added in his ain feelings into it, because not only did I larn well-nigh Mark, but I too learned about the Deaf community as well. It was equally though I was also reading about the lives of many other deaf children. Equally the reader, I was allowed access inside his head and given the chance to feel what he went through on some kind of emotional level. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that is interested in Deaf culture. ...more

Sep 30, 2008 Andrea rated it it was amazing  · review of another edition

Recommends it for: anyone

Recommended to Andrea by: professor at UT

This is a great book for anyone who loves autobiographies or for ANYONE who is interested in teaching.

Mark Drolsbaugh offers a great perspective on how his education (both the positive and negative experiences) led him to who he is at present.

As an aside, Mark is able to touch on controversies in Deafened culture both humorously and frankly without trying to persuade you that all other views are wrong.

February 03, 2012 Shianne rated it actually liked it

I waver between three stars and iv stars. While I really enjoyed the book, and establish information technology very informative where the Deaf community is concerned, the author seemed to jump effectually a lot, and repeat himself even more. While the story was interesting, the writing style leaves much to be desired. I'g going to be kind and give it 4 stars because I did learn a lot, and it got me thinking about what I'd do in such situations. I waver between 3 stars and four stars. While I really enjoyed the book, and found it very informative where the Deafened community is concerned, the author seemed to jump around a lot, and repeat himself even more. While the story was interesting, the writing fashion leaves much to be desired. I'm going to be kind and requite it four stars because I did learn a lot, and it got me thinking about what I'd do in such situations. ...more

Sep 02, 2009 Lyn rated it liked information technology

Recommends it for: Assembly of deaf people

This book offers a meaningful window into the current deaf community. Past sharing his own life experiences, Mark Brolsbaugh offers comprehensive answers regarding why information technology's non enough for deaf people to be schooled in the mainstream, and what is so important about communing with other deaf people. Anyone associating with deaf people should read this! This book offers a meaningful window into the electric current deaf community. By sharing his own life experiences, Mark Brolsbaugh offers comprehensive answers regarding why it'southward not enough for deaf people to be schooled in the mainstream, and what is so of import about communing with other deaf people. Anyone associating with deafened people should read this! ...more than

February 25, 2015 Desiree rated it actually liked it

I liked this book it gave me bully insight into the globe of the deafened. Marker does a groovy job telling his life story being a deaf child through his adulthood and the many challenges he faced. Some parts volition infuriate you and others have you laughing out loud. I had to read this book for my college ASL grade and actually enjoyed it. It was a great read for a college course!

October 20, 2016 Michelle rated it it was amazing

This book opened my eyes to a world I had very little idea virtually which is the Deaf community. I had to read this book for my American Sign Language class simply I would have read it in my free time anyway. Marker opens the readers eyes to the struggles of a child built-in hearing and growing upward deaf, trying to delight his family and fit in and struggle academically but finding happiness in baseball game.

The writing in this book is atrocious that I could barely follow along with his story. This was required reading for my ASL class & so I painstakingly attempted to read the whole thing simply I just couldn't. The writing in this volume is atrocious that I could barely follow along with his story. This was required reading for my ASL grade & then I painstakingly attempted to read the whole thing simply I just couldn't. ...more

I liked this book. Read it for my ASL Ii class. It is virtually Marking'due south life and how he has grown upwardly into the Deaf Culture. I think that this book is dandy for both deaf and hearing people, it sheads light on a lot of issues inside both cultures. I'g giving three stars it was a fun read. I liked this book. Read it for my ASL 2 class. It is near Mark's life and how he has grown upwards into the Deaf Civilisation. I think that this book is neat for both deafened and hearing people, it sheads calorie-free on a lot of issues inside both cultures. I'thou giving 3 stars it was a fun read. ...more than

Oct 02, 2013 Jennifer rated it it was astonishing

This book was wonderful! I have been to one of his lectures and his ability to translate deaf culture for the hearing community through his life experiences is dauntless and moving. I'chiliad looking forwards to reading madness in the mainstream This book was wonderful! I have been to i of his lectures and his ability to translate deaf civilisation for the hearing community through his life experiences is dauntless and moving. I'chiliad looking forwards to reading madness in the mainstream ...more

This is a great volume, the writing style is really funny and inviting yet very educational. A great read for anyone curious about Deafened culture, or merely looking for a cracking, funny book that'll teach them something. This is a keen book, the writing way is actually funny and inviting yet very educational. A great read for anyone curious about Deaf civilisation, or simply looking for a great, funny book that'll teach them something. ...more

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"Neither faith nor race mattered to me, but communication did. If yous were willing to be my friend and take my deafness, I didn't intendance if you were white, black, Cosmic, Jewish, Swahili, or whatever. I didn't care if you lot worked equally a CEO or passed your time handing out flowers at the airport. If you can communicate, you're my friend. This is a great example of how I feel that my deafness has helped me grow spiritually - I could appreciate my interaction with anyone, and just exist happy we could get forth rather than go bogged down on whatever groups or religions they belonged to. Really, human interaction is a approval; it is such a waste to discriminate." — half-dozen likes

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