Just Deaf

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

Elsewhere on the internet

The World Federation of the Deaf on deafness and driving. [PDF, aug. 2016]

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

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

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

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

"What can I do now?"

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

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

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

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

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

"Sometimes I feel belittled as a deaf person."

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

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

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