Opening topic for Open Chat Night:  Finding your identity

I went to the HLAA chapter meeting on Thursday, and one of the topics discussed was about identity.  I would like to learn more about deaf culture and identity.  For instance, some deaf people refuse to get cochlear implant even though it will help them hear.  They have their own set of ideals on what they strongly believe.  I’m not very familiar and would like to hear other people’s views on this subject.

While growing up, I wasn’t surrounded by people with hearing loss to help me understand the deaf culture.  I pretty much accepted myself as being a part of the hearing world.  It was only because I had mild to moderate hearing loss.  The hearing aids helped me hear almost normal but I faced many challenges and obstacles down the road.

Describe how you develop your identity and where you consider yourself in this world.

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