I am sorry you endured this. Being "late deafened" myself, lacking knowledge of the culture which I now am trying to embrace, it is a challenge. Feeling like I am between two worlds. I DO get very tired of people who really have even less insight into the deaf culture than I do, telling me how it should be, what will help me, the "oh, use one of these", "take this vitamin, it is GREAT for your hearing" or any of the other crap that seems to be on the lips of the experts that have NEVER endured this.
I believe each of us is different. We have different backgrounds, the onset of the loss, be it at birth or whenever. Everyone adjusts differently. I have seen on here people such as myself where the late onset is in conjunction with an event or accident. Each circumstance is unique, each person is also. I seek knowledge, insight and I respect those who have so much wisdom in this arena. I am now five years into this, at times I feel like I am at day one still.
To dismiss what anyone is enduring is wrong. You are NOT that person. Each one is going to handle it in their own way. I could never pretend to understand your emotions each day, nor do I expect anyone to understand mine.
A little respect goes a long, long way.
