tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post1405112274195261232..comments2023-08-23T00:51:06.852-07:00Comments on A Deaf Mom Shares Her World: When Adversity Turns Into a BlessingKaren Putzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09098620301550608119noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-8490494851394956262008-08-31T05:25:00.000-07:002008-08-31T05:25:00.000-07:00Debbie,Have you had a chance to try out a hearing ...Debbie,<BR/><BR/>Have you had a chance to try out a hearing aid before making a decision whether or not to use one? Part of making an informed decision is to try several approaches and see how you feel. <BR/><BR/>Meeting deaf and hard of hearing adults is a great idea. Use the web to find resources and agencies near you that provide services for deaf/hh adults and you can locate social Karen Putzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098620301550608119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-48383293495900839452008-08-30T18:28:00.000-07:002008-08-30T18:28:00.000-07:00Hi:} How are you? I read your article, kind-of wha...Hi:} How are you? I read your article, kind-of what I did. I have seizures. There has been many test done, and no trace of seizure ativity.On my last visit to the nuerologist, I was being weaned off my med., on the 4th of July I had a seizure, now I take med. again. I also am losing my hearing, and I don't want to get a hearing aid. I would like to meet deaf, or hard-of-hearing people. DebbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-90555860413574996152007-06-20T16:55:00.000-07:002007-06-20T16:55:00.000-07:00I had to laugh at myself cos I am doing to the sam...I had to laugh at myself cos I am doing to the same thing as you, even now. Even though I have discovered my Deaf identity (I have a Deaf wife), I'd still 'social bluff' at my work with full of hearing people. It is a habit that's hard to snap out of and I suppose that by losing all your hearing will consolidate your position where your identity are concerned.Tony Barlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748532682333301117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-64717362007224308592007-06-19T19:44:00.000-07:002007-06-19T19:44:00.000-07:00I can relate to the bluffing and the denial! More...I can relate to the bluffing and the denial! More and more I've become aware of how often I mimic other's expressions and laugh along.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-5495816220380849852007-06-12T10:30:00.000-07:002007-06-12T10:30:00.000-07:00Thank you for sharing your story with all of us. ...Thank you for sharing your story with all of us. We all have things we must overcome in life and you have shown us how to do that with grace.<BR/>God bless you and your family.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913944323813779764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-12166943342935443812007-06-12T08:53:00.000-07:002007-06-12T08:53:00.000-07:00WOW. What a wonderful post. I have two cousins t...WOW. What a wonderful post. I have two cousins that are twins and deaf. At least they always had each other (as to not feel so isolated) This was a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing with the internet.<BR/><BR/>(sorry for the loss)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-86579019729096042842007-06-12T08:33:00.000-07:002007-06-12T08:33:00.000-07:00Karen, that's interesting. *examining your brain m...Karen, that's interesting. *examining your brain more*<BR/><BR/>I'll remember that if I ever have a deaf child... I'll also occasionally send them to you for training LOLJana Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11720367787031733691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-76363872731787475962007-06-11T17:05:00.000-07:002007-06-11T17:05:00.000-07:00Great story, Karen! I appreciate you taking the ti...Great story, Karen! I appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-56691398670200174152007-06-11T16:12:00.000-07:002007-06-11T16:12:00.000-07:00Right back at ya, Groovy! :)Right back at ya, Groovy! :)Karen Putzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098620301550608119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-8308247295332289892007-06-11T16:07:00.000-07:002007-06-11T16:07:00.000-07:00Karen, you are one awesome lady. :-)Karen, you are one awesome lady. :-)groovyoldladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971936982658984234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-285640415980800352007-06-11T15:16:00.000-07:002007-06-11T15:16:00.000-07:00Jana,I'm a heck of a lot more comfy with being dea...Jana,<BR/>I'm a heck of a lot more comfy with being deaf than when I grew up hard of hearing. I've tried to instill that pride in my kids. We talk about social bluffing (I've seen all three of them do it) and I think the single most important thing is for them to see other kids and adults who are deaf and hard of hearing.Karen Putzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098620301550608119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-72558331867757480972007-06-11T12:31:00.000-07:002007-06-11T12:31:00.000-07:00Wow... I love reading things like this... kinda li...Wow... <BR/><BR/>I love reading things like this... kinda like you gave me the password into your brain for a little while, so I could see your inner workings!<BR/><BR/>So, out of curiosity, how have you helped your children to avoid feeling ashamed of their deafness/ hard-of-hearingness (is that a word? lol)?Jana Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11720367787031733691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-83454707885197000122007-06-10T17:44:00.000-07:002007-06-10T17:44:00.000-07:00You have such a great attitude and are truly inspi...You have such a great attitude and are truly inspirational :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-71066375333134370672007-06-10T15:49:00.000-07:002007-06-10T15:49:00.000-07:00Karen:What a fantastic story! I identified with E...Karen:<BR/><BR/>What a fantastic story! I identified with EVERYTHING you said. It brought back a lot of memories in my own life - I sure knew how to bluff my way through school, pretending to laugh whenever someone made a joke - I didn't want to be the odd man out.<BR/><BR/>Bravo! Thank you so much for participating in my interactive tagging experiment over at Adversity University. It's been Stephen J. Hopsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01038002797370436963noreply@blogger.com