Yeah, my hearing isn't what it used to be but I still think it's above average. I used to hearing my kids whispering across the house and they would be completely astonished I could hear so far.....it did seem a neat skill but I do think it's possible that I've imagined people saying things about me from a distance......I'm a little confused on that part. Sometimes I conclude I have been imagining things and other times I see the truth just fine. I might never know for sure and I have to accept that.

Edited to add that unfortunately, they bother me a great deal. I feel very threatened by them but compelled not to let the person saying them see me react or be bothered..my posture becomes very rigid and I do everything it takes to appear as natural and unbothered as possible....it's all very awkward.