Good posting RD, Sallylou and the ever comedic Bottesini.
In all truth, I do not suffer. There is discrimination and the occasional "whuuut?" as in reading your post. I am used to that stuff now and was in the past since I grew up being teased about red hair.
Everyone is given their share of bother. No special bothers being deaf except learning to cope with others misconceptions. lol
Welcome to AD and I hope you learn lots. Enjoy your class and do take Sallylou's advice and seek out a deaf social.