rockin'robin
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Thinking a little negative at the moment. A lot going on in the family. Also, going through my address book to write out Christmas cards. So many people have died, moved far away or I just don't vibe with any longer. Sad, but since I lost my hearing, I lost a few friends along the way.
So many large get together's, another one this Saturday. People, meaning my extended family mostly, totally forget that I am deaf and are getting ticked off at me for not being able to follow along....it is so LOUD with all of them around. Got a few negative comments from a family member about me not answering my phone when they call. I told them I do not wear my CI's while I am sleeping. This get together I'm thinking of wearing a name tag that says "remember I'm deaf". If they don't want to talk to me than fine.
...feel all of us "late deafers" have and still having that problem!...no telling the times I've had to repeat and repeat..."I'm deaf, remember?"...and they answer..."Oh, I forgot you were deaf!"....Texting is a good idea...and I usually keep in touch via FB...I've no concrete solution to "the problem" Angel....