Wirelessly posted
I think every direct experience represented here is valid and should be factored into our view of the deaf experience. But just as those describing a negative encounter with an orally focused upbringing should be 'heard' so should the many who see their background, whether oral, av, asl, cs, see, tc as positive.
I don't think accepting, understanding, empathizing one or both indicates any invalidation or denial of the other.
