tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227556965250402927.post5860149131508496673..comments2023-05-30T05:43:05.559-05:00Comments on Cacophony to Symphony: What my mom has done for me (This is for the parents...)PinkLAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07825368166013129243noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227556965250402927.post-63929971860519605732013-11-08T09:21:28.134-06:002013-11-08T09:21:28.134-06:00I just started reading your blog a couple of days ...I just started reading your blog a couple of days ago. When ever I start reading a new blog, I always start from the beginning. I don't have a hearing loss (other than very minor that I've just noticed recently) but I do have a disability.I started finding blogs when I was reading about different types of hearing loss. I also write my own blog and I really like the way you write and how you don't let your hearing loss stop you from doing anything. I love that you are not scared to advocate for yourself. I think you are a lot like me in how you handle that kind of stuff. I don't know if you like reading blogs about other disabilities but I would appreciate if you would check mine out. Either way I will continue to read yours.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691893962592584180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227556965250402927.post-41598905168424807902009-12-05T23:06:49.542-06:002009-12-05T23:06:49.542-06:00Melissa- Thanks! It's always interesting to he...Melissa- Thanks! It's always interesting to hear about the experience of others growing up.<br /><br />Julie- Thank you for the compliments! It is very much appreciated! The transition is an interesting one- part of me wants to grow up and get out on my own, and other part of me feels like everything is moving too quickly! I'm sure any other teen-hearing loss or not-can relate. My parents have mixed emotions too, they want to give me independence, but it's hard since I'm the "baby" of the family!PinkLAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07825368166013129243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227556965250402927.post-73027645048739556812009-12-05T16:34:34.907-06:002009-12-05T16:34:34.907-06:00What encouraging words! And you're a great wr...What encouraging words! And you're a great writer. Not "a great writer for a deaf person", <i>a great writer</i>.<br /><br />I have a HoH son, 11 years old, and am also glad to read about how you're doing. It's a fine balance as parents to know how much to do for your kids and what they need to do for themselves. It's interesting to read about you going through that transition, and taking up more of the responsibility as you mature.<br /><br />Keep up the good work :0)<br /><br />Julie, aka "Mama Grasshopper"Herding Grasshoppershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15668974245505544238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227556965250402927.post-72713202895299818132009-11-16T17:25:39.923-06:002009-11-16T17:25:39.923-06:00This is a great blog post for parents of deaf/hoh ...This is a great blog post for parents of deaf/hoh kids!! My mum didnt treat me differently to my brother and sister. In high school me and my siblings were expected to do well, my parent didn't say like "it's okay to get low grades because you're deaf" <br />they said and believe I was just the same as my siblings but just deaf, yes it was hard being deaf, but that was not a reason to be treated differently. Even at school I was still getting A's and B's in classes like everybody else. They knew my true knowledge and did not treat me differently or give me "easier work".<br />My mum has been great, she has in the past, made sure I got what I needed.Lissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072772211222320059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227556965250402927.post-11706312888800665002009-11-16T14:43:53.691-06:002009-11-16T14:43:53.691-06:00Thanks again, and thanks in advance to your mom! I...Thanks again, and thanks in advance to your mom! I hope the IEP meeting went better than you anticipated and that you and your school are on the same page with everything.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />RebeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227556965250402927.post-85439550653636440382009-11-15T23:24:41.043-06:002009-11-15T23:24:41.043-06:00Rebecca-
Anytime! I'm always happy to answer a...Rebecca-<br />Anytime! I'm always happy to answer any questions that you have. As far as the instinct to protect- I (as well as my mom) can definitely relate! My mom still instinctively grabs for my hand when she's with me and I'm crossing the street. I quickly shoot her a look, and grab my hand away!<br /> I do understand where she's coming from, though. There was apparently a family tragedy many years ago involving the a car and the death of the only other deaf person in our extended family. I don't really know any details about that, except that I am now extremely careful when crossing the street.<br /><br />My mom said she would be more than happy to share some of her own advice. We've been actively preparing for an IEP meeting set for tomorrow morning that is not anticipated to go well (wish us luck!) but she will add a few pointers once we're done dealing with the whole school-district-not-cooperating thing. Hopefully, you will never have to deal with that! I'll probably do a nice, long post about that once the whole thing is over and done with.<br /><br />Hope you also had a good weekend ;)PinkLAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07825368166013129243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227556965250402927.post-75731801476875961952009-11-15T11:01:33.128-06:002009-11-15T11:01:33.128-06:00Hi PinkLAM,
Thanks so much for this post! I'v...Hi PinkLAM,<br /><br />Thanks so much for this post! I've printed it, and it's become a part of "the file" on my daughter's hearing loss. I especially appreciate the advice about following her lead on social activities and not lowering my expectations for her. My mom instinct naturally wants to protect her even though I know she, just like any other child, needs to takes risks. I really appreciate your addressing my comment so thoroughly. So thank you again. And if your mom does have any words of wisdom to share, I would love to hear her perspective on how she did such a great job with you too.<br /><br />Hope you're having a good weekend!<br /><br />RebeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227556965250402927.post-63029666747919693042009-11-14T23:14:14.292-06:002009-11-14T23:14:14.292-06:00Charlotte- It sounds like you work with a great gr...Charlotte- It sounds like you work with a great group of people/bosses! What is your current job? I bet you will inspire so many of the kidsLearning Support Assistant.<br /><br />Kristi- Thanks :) I'm pretty sure I left a comment on your blog at the exact same time you left one on mine..creepy!PinkLAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07825368166013129243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227556965250402927.post-12381742398949119372009-11-14T23:09:25.229-06:002009-11-14T23:09:25.229-06:00This is truly a fantastic post. You have some very...This is truly a fantastic post. You have some very good points there. Kudos to you and all the moms (and dads) out there who are trying to raise a deaf child the best they can.KAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900625599678386610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227556965250402927.post-20105498394763040172009-11-14T06:55:48.461-06:002009-11-14T06:55:48.461-06:00And also I did french at school!!! :-)And also I did french at school!!! :-)Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08878660057038399149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227556965250402927.post-91004567125774524572009-11-14T06:51:39.382-06:002009-11-14T06:51:39.382-06:00Very good post. It does reflect my past (i am now ...Very good post. It does reflect my past (i am now 32 and little more than a year post implant) while growing up My mum always made sure I get everything I needed, and never let me to have the "special treatment". Now days I keep reminding the bosses at work I can do this/that but they always made sure I have a buddy with me if I go somewhere solo for their "health and safety" not my benefit, they know that I am capable of working in certain areas solo but what will happen if the alarms goes off and often I laugh with them when they gave me the phone and forgot that I cannot use it but will relay for me! They treat me no different to other people. I also am in college and school to become Learning Support Assistant so I can help with teachers of the deaf at school and so far I love it, the kids adores me because they can look up to me... and think yeah she can do this so can I.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08878660057038399149noreply@blogger.com