Moxie. Offline

I think I'd rather date a hearing person because I like the challenge and I love to learn. I feel like someone who can hear could teach me SO much and help me achieve a lot of my musical goals. You won't offend me, so don't worry. Speaking is something that I focused on a lot when I was younger because that's what they emphasized in the deaf elementary school I attended, so I CAN speak. I choose not to speak because it will never be completely correct/tonal because I have no comparison. People who weren't born completely deaf usually learn to speak because they've heard voices and can relate to how a sentence sounds using changes in pitch and tone. For me, I would always be monotone and sound like a croaking frog which doesn't appeal to my personality much at all. Great question!

The easiest ways to communicate are through text/email/technology/paper, since the average Joe doesn't know fluent sign language. I've gotten very good at reading lips, but it's not an exact science (especially when people have accents). The frustration kicks in with potential relationship partners. They seem to get frustrated that we can't talk on the phone or that they can't hear my voice so that's a constant struggle. It's hard to date someone who's deaf, as well, because then we're BOTH unaware of our surroundings. It's best if you can just find a happy medium. My family is amazing at helping out where they can. Overall, people are more curious than anything, so that increases their patience. There must be a stereotype out there that says that all handicapped people are unattractive, because when people find out that I'm deaf, the most frequent response is "But you're so cute!" To which I want to say, ...how is that relevant? When you break through the stereotypes and focus on the benefits, issues dissolve into annoyances and all is well.

OOH I KNOW. I love Gilmore Girls. I wish it hadn't ended

Not offended at all, madam! Feel free to ask away. Thanks for the welcome!

Aww thank you! That made me smile.

Bahaha.

You's a beautiful girl.

i went to Queensland for the holidays its was good as but know im back so iil probably be on TH more