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I had sensed a bit of resentment or some other hostility in your previous post and it is more evident in this post. This is why I have not tried in the past to become part of the deaf community. Some shun others that do not do things their way and push their values and ways onto others. Some think they are better in a way to others. My husband helping me is in no way harming our relationship...that is what a husband should do...help his wife. I do not see the point in learning a way of communicating that will only be understood by a support group...I need to learn something that can transfer into an average workplace situation and ASL would be best....just because exact sign language is easier does not mean it is best. Just because ASL is harder to learn only means I should start learning it now instead of when my hearing is worse. ASL is a more frequently used way of communicating in the public at large. I am following my doctors advice on how to deal with my hearing difficulties. I think you should try and learn to be more careful with your choice of words. I no longer wish to communicate with you as it is only resulting in you repeating yourself and not hearing what I am trying to say.
There are several signed systems. ASL- American Sign Language is the language developed and used by the DEAF. DEAfFwith a capital D are those that are born Deaf. ASL DEAF is hard to learn when you know english as a first langauge. BUT there is deaf which are people who can hear (limited) but know exact signed english or SIMCOM and may know some ASL. People who are oralist choice to use english spoken, read lips and such are often not using any sign at all or limited use or may use other such things. And out right refuse to learn or use sign. There are various degrees of hearing loss, and cultural associations that play a role in this classification system. My point though. Is no matter what has caused the loss to understand spoken language you may consider learning exact signed english (hearing peoples ASL) It has the same sentence structure as english and is abrevated sign. like using the hand shape of a T for the sign truck. This often helps people who are english based but in need of a communication style that is simular to english. Deaf ASL is very different. The sentence structure is not like engli**** is not based on anything even close to english or any other language. It is its own. And takes alot to even understand the hearing verson of it. Deaf ASL is so much more. But can only be even remotly understood by understanding Deaf culture, history, language and so much more. I know the fear of looking hearing, It getting worse. Miners is difficult to deal with. but add hearing loss also, not just proccess, ringing, and loss. I have had such since I was young. (under age 10) I got into so much trouble as a child because they all thought i was just not listening or was a trouble maker. I just did not understand what they wanted. It got me into a lot of trouble. until one day I was introduced to the Deaf world. I then have florished and grown into a healthy and happier person. Stop having your husband help you. Find other ways to deal with these situations. This can cause resentments over time and a lose of self for you. Find a different way to deal with this. Find a local group of hear of hearing people or DEaf/deaf and learn to communicate with them. They will teach you if you try. and maybe that will help you. They are so supportive and loving reach out to them they will reach out to you.
God bless,
Annette
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was wondering how everyone did that. Am hearing impaired since birth.
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