I am new to the HOH world, and as such, have taken for granted my phone use. Now, it is becoming more difficult. I've let my children know that Testing and email works best for me. But now, I am so looking forward to getting a Bluetooth link to my HA's so that i can resume my phone talking with more ease. My experience has opened up a new world to me ... to understanding what it must be like NOT to have that freedom to just talk and hear whenever I wanted to. As my loss became more severe, I greived and was becoming withdrawn. Now, through the inspiration of many new HOH & Deaf friends, I am inspired by them ... and am determined that this challenge will not limit my interactions with others. I will overcome it ... one way or another and adapt.