I am in the same shoes as u r in from time to time.
First, I wasn't accepted cuz I was too "hearing" so I told those off big time but still contuinued to be involved and some of those who judged me realized their mistake and I ended friends with some of them.
Then, I started dating my hearing husband. He has already been involved with the deaf communinty and knew sign but I still had some situations where some deaf people were judgemental so I told them off. LOL!
Most of my friends didn't care if I married a hearing guy. Some of his hearing friends asked him how he could marry a "disabled" person and that he was getting himself in more than what he asked for. Some even joked that we will have retarded babies. My husband told them that he will kick their asses if they make any more comments. Hearing can be just as judgemental too.
Important we have our damily and close friends. Don't need to be close friends with everyone. Hehehehe
