Sign in if you're proud to be Deaf

It took me a long time to be the proud man that I am today, but I am glad that I got there.

Totally in!
 
laughing-Carrot said:
Sorry, as much as I try to see the benefits of deafness... I have to be honest with myself and say no to this one.

Why? Put simply- if you had to choose between deafness and normal hearing, I think its fairly obvious people would go for the latter. Do not get me wrong though, I am proud of who I am, and I tend to think having and overcoming the experience of being profoundly deaf has made me a stronger person. It certainly has given me insights into the world that other normal people may never gain...

Hence, I think being deaf is a completely different concept to the experiences arising from being deaf. Its like asking quadriplegic people if they are proud of being such. I think many people would argue that Christopher Reeve inspired us all with his tenacity, courage and strength after being wheelchair bound, and those dreadful experiences made him into the person we all admired. However, it is foolish to assume that he was proud of being in a wheelchair, rather he would have being proud of who he became as a result.

Rather the issue here is- are people actually proud of being disabled (that being deafness here, obviously), OR are they proud of the experiences and insights they have gained from being deaf? On the other hand, its definitely possible to be proud of both....
But if given the chance, I would love to hear normally. I am not proud of the stress and burden I have placed on my family for the past 20 years (god knows what money and resources they have wasted on me). Then again, being deaf has given me unique insights into life that others may never understand...

Therein lies the paradox. Strong-willed people, or people with good experiences, for the most part, are probably proud. But in relation to people who have had a bad experience, or a bad upbringing, or lack of access to deaf specialists- its something they definitely could do without....
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It is your opinion of your experience of being deaf or Deaf. This thread is letting you know if you have fully accepted your deafness and not ashame of it. Also if you like being in the Deaf community and sign ASL, then you would be in if you are really proud of being Deaf. But if not, that is okay. Just want to make sure you understand what we are say when we say "in" or yes, I am proud of being Deaf. :cool2:
 
I am proud of myself as being deaf. I used to wish to be hearing long time ago when I was young while in public school.
 
Let me clarify.

I am proud of who I am, and the things I've done. And nothing to do with being Deaf, which I am not. Simply put.
 
kokonut said:
Let me clarify.

I am proud of who I am, and the things I've done. And nothing to do with being Deaf, which I am not. Simply put.
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It's ok. We all knew what you meant the first time. :wave:
 
kokonut said:
Let me clarify.

I am proud of who I am, and the things I've done. And nothing to do with being Deaf, which I am not. Simply put.
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Nobody is arguing with u on that..the point has been made.
 
"Hey yo whatcha know its time for the Deafie show" "

hehe, just made something up :D


oh btw

I am SO,ABSOLUTLY, SO, IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
I could never understand why a person could be proud to be deaf or HOH ! I hate being HOH! I hate wearing a HA , not being to understand my grandchild on the phone going to movies, having to stay back in school 3 years! Not being able to hear what being said at city hall meeting , missing a good joke ! I guess I made my point! It suck being HOH!
 
whatdidyousay! said:
I could never understand why a person could be proud to be deaf or HOH ! I hate being HOH! I hate wearing a HA , not being to understand my grandchild on the phone going to movies, having to stay back in school 3 years! Not being able to hear what being said at city hall meeting , missing a good joke ! I guess I made my point! It suck being HOH!
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Just say no if you are not happy or not proud of being Deaf or HOH. Everyone have a right to their decision. We just answer what Alex (the OP) want to know if we are proud or not. You are just like the rest of us who have gone struggling trying to understand what is being said in the hearing world. You are not alone. I want to give you a hug. :hug: :cool2:
 
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