tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400365308579128834.post5280158044129739287..comments2023-09-05T05:40:23.441-07:00Comments on Clarity Now: My Cochlear Implant Journey: Monday Misunderstanding 1 - Hearing Loss Does Not Mean SilenceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06328698007092036108noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400365308579128834.post-56509609599226644422013-04-23T07:21:53.203-07:002013-04-23T07:21:53.203-07:00Thank you for sharing that, Kelsi. As you so eloq...Thank you for sharing that, Kelsi. As you so eloquently point out, it's all about perspective. What a difference it makes when people take the time to learn about others' feelings as opposed to just making assumptions! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328698007092036108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400365308579128834.post-76574389507081164332013-04-23T06:54:59.116-07:002013-04-23T06:54:59.116-07:00I remember someone saying that he gets quite upset...I remember someone saying that he gets quite upset when he tells people he's deaf and the reaction is “I'm sorry.” His reply goes, “I'm sorry you hear. I'm sorry you can't experience a moment of silence in a world where there is so much noise and nowhere you can go to find quiet.” I found his rebuttal poignant and beautiful, so I wanted to share. :) I agree that it's the misunderstanding that widens the divide between those who can hear and those who are deaf or gradually losing hearing. We have hearing aids, implants and methods that close the gap, and for that, I'm thankful.Kelsi Maciashttp://www.gainesvillehearing.com/hearing-aid-repair-servicesgainesville-ganoreply@blogger.com