Autumn Breeze
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I have had a progressive loss since I was small, and have a range of moderate to severe loss, depending on frequency. I recently started calling myself "deaf" because things have taken another turn, and that is fine. I am blessed to have ASL and am working on my deaf contacts and signing. They have been very kind and helpful.
My question is about continuing to live in the hearing world. I find that as the years roll on, I have to put even more effort into understanding vocal communication, and I am tired. My question is has anyone just turned off their voice just because it forces the other (hearing) party to communicate another way? I have done this on occasion and it has worked fairly well, however, I kind of feel like a fraud. I cannot hear in crowded rooms, with background music, or the AC running, or buildings with hard surfaces or tall ceilings. I waffle back and forth.
Any suggestions?
My question is about continuing to live in the hearing world. I find that as the years roll on, I have to put even more effort into understanding vocal communication, and I am tired. My question is has anyone just turned off their voice just because it forces the other (hearing) party to communicate another way? I have done this on occasion and it has worked fairly well, however, I kind of feel like a fraud. I cannot hear in crowded rooms, with background music, or the AC running, or buildings with hard surfaces or tall ceilings. I waffle back and forth.
Any suggestions?