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From: Laurie.Wilson@p0.f5.n119.z1.fidonet.org (Laurie Wilson)
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Subject: Re: Hearing
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Date: 12 Jan 90 02:21:29 GMT
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 > only the deaf that are concerned about other deaf, that
 > bother to interact with the hearing world. They know that
 > the future of deaf groups doesnt rely on growing in on
 > itself.
Interesting reply... I have this similar problem,too.  Although, I 
get along fine with other deafies, but most of the  times they try 
to avoid me.  The reason?  Because they say I act too much like "Hearie". 
Heh, how's that!!  I am not totally fluent with ASL, so they would 
snicker sometimes at my signing errors.  I remember at one time at 
the convention where more than 1500 deaf people attended they all 
thought I was hearing, even though I signed. They were shocked and 
disbelieved at learning that I am profoundly deaf. Then later on, 
they'd whisper behind my back saying "She is stuck up. She thinks 
she is better than us." Oh well, who cares anyway.  I still have some 
deaf friends who are very understanding and open minded about the 
way things are in the world. Also it is because we associate with 
both worlds- hearing and deaf. Those who don't by staying in their 
deaf world have prejudice problems. But then again, it is understandable, 
for they have been oppressed by the hearing majority for long time.
 
Makes sense to you??
 
I still love both deaf and hearing people, no matter what they think 
of me. I am thankful for the way I am.
 
Laurie

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