As I have always said; my deafness is a part of me just like my big toe is a part of me. I'm no longer ashamed of this. When I meet someone, I don't tell them about my big tie. Likewise; I don't tell them I am d/hh right off the bat either. It's through conversation that I will say please don't call, text only. I am deaf. That's it.
I am proud to be deaf just the same the hearing are proud to have both of their big toes. Lol.
