Just Deaf

"What can I do now?"

Schuurman family

"Sometimes I feel belittled as a deaf person."

"The first year was very busy, so many appointments. We barely had time to enjoy it."

"You end up in this medical scene, I almost forget to enjoy having my child."

"The realization really hit us: we're responsible for this now."

"I love having a deaf child, that's hard to explain."

"Now that I see how happy they are, I worry a lot less."

"Would he ever be able to hear music, or the rain beating against the window? That was quite important to me."

"It's important for children to be able to be themselves."

"Your first thought is: the world is ending. But it's not ending, another world just opens itself up."

"Our parents gave us confidence: you're great, just the way you are."

"It was really kind of a relief when we heard Emiel was deaf."

"I think bonding and interacting with your child is the most important thing."

"At first, very small things could make me incredibly sad."

"We're religious, and I immediately noticed this having an effect on my faith."