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Hearing Loss: Come introduce yourself and connect with others
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Hello Scott, Being left out of the conversation. Not intentionally, but on the other hand, it is totally because of my hearing loss. Perhaps they just don’t want to repeat themselves or since I don’t hear well, there are times when I just can’t keep up with the conversation, so I live in silence sometimes.
The other thing is being in public places and if I didn’t hear what person said, a lot of times they look at you like you’re crazy. You know, hearing world stuff. Lol
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@joangela I hear you! 🙂 I find the same thing, often even after I have told folks I am hard of hearing. They frequently smile when I ask them to repeat themselves, but then don't. Maybe they are hard of hearing too!
We have a new puppy and she has the unfortunate habit of waking me at 2 am to go outside. Better than an accident I guess. I have discovered I love taking her out then as it is so quiet I can hear things I never hear during the day when there is traffic, planes, etc.
Guess there are silver linings in lots of unexpected places!
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@joangela I can understand how you are feeling left out. I do not have hearing loss. I know several that do. Their Medicare will not pay or even help with hearing aides as hearing is considered a luxury. I find this type of thinking shallow.
I have worked with hearing impaired children in the past and started learning some American Sign Language (ASL). I have taught one of my neighbors some ASL. She recently turned 90. This has helped in some social situations and leaves the person being judgmental feeling chagrined.
Gives her the sense of having a little to say to narrow minded people by allowing them to "see" she is hearing impaired.