FAQ/Help |
Calendar |
Search |
Wise Elder
Member Since Oct 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 9,678
(SuperPoster!)
6 9,820 hugs
given |
#1
My severe hearing loss is causing me to face discrimination by a driving school. It cause me to feel really depressed, humiliated.
|
Reply With Quote |
CANDC, possum220, Skeezyks, Travelinglady
|
Super Moderator
Community Support Team Community Liaison
Chat Leader Member Since May 2014
Location: Northeast USA New England
Posts: 17,499
(SuperPoster!)
10 2,322 hugs
given |
#2
Buffy01 sorry you have been having difficulty getting training in driving.
A friend of mine saw how much driving a car costs with insurance, maintenance and such that they started riding a bicycle wearing a bright yellow vest. More power to them. __________________ Super Moderator Community Support Team "Things Take Time" |
Reply With Quote |
Buffy01
|
Buffy01
|
Legendary Wise Elder
Member Since Sep 2010
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 48,301
(SuperPoster!)
13 23k hugs
given |
#3
I'm sorry that's happening. I have a friend (but not a close one) who has severe hearing loss, but I don't know much about her life outside of the skype class. I have a moderate amount of hearing loss (at age 66). and I rarely wear my hearing aids. I think some people get irritated at me, but that's their problem.
This is yet another issue that needs to be dealt with as far as disabilities go. |
Reply With Quote |
Buffy01, Werewoman
|
Buffy01, Werewoman
|
Wise Elder
Member Since Oct 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 9,678
(SuperPoster!)
6 9,820 hugs
given |
#4
I thought about getting a bicycle just so that I can around.
|
Reply With Quote |
Wise Elder
Member Since Oct 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 9,678
(SuperPoster!)
6 9,820 hugs
given |
#5
Quote:
|
|
Reply With Quote |
possum220
|
Poohbah
Member Since May 2014
Location: Betelgeuse
Posts: 1,472
10 1,217 hugs
given |
#6
I have hearing loss in my left ear.
Years ago I went stone cold deaf. The doctors told me it was a cholesteatoma (tumor) but none of them seemed to be comfortable doing the surgery to remove it. After 3 months of searching, I found an outstanding doctor who operated soon after and implanted a titanium implant to restore my hearing. I am now losing my hearing in that ear. My only option is surgery which is grueling and very painful. I don't know if I can make myself do it again. __________________ You're only given one little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. ~ Robin Williams Did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage? ~ Pink Floyd |
Reply With Quote |
Buffy01
|
Buffy01
|
Wise Elder
Member Since Oct 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 9,678
(SuperPoster!)
6 9,820 hugs
given |
#7
Quote:
|
|
Reply With Quote |
Werewoman
|
Werewoman
|
Poohbah
Member Since May 2014
Location: Betelgeuse
Posts: 1,472
10 1,217 hugs
given |
#8
Quote:
After the surgery I asked the doctor if I could see the pictures. I guess that's not a frequent request. Lol! The implant looks like a tiny ladder with the corners cut off. I have noticed recently that my hearing is slowly deteriorating. My fear is that the tumor is back. I live near the Hough Institute. I just need to make an appointment. Duh. __________________ You're only given one little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. ~ Robin Williams Did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage? ~ Pink Floyd |
|
Reply With Quote |
Buffy01
|
Buffy01
|
Wise Elder
Member Since Oct 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 9,678
(SuperPoster!)
6 9,820 hugs
given |
#9
Quote:
|
|
Reply With Quote |
Werewoman
|
Poohbah
Member Since May 2014
Location: Betelgeuse
Posts: 1,472
10 1,217 hugs
given |
#10
Quote:
Interesting. I had lots of ear infections as well, throughout my childhood. The doctors said that's what caused the cholesteatoma in my ear. __________________ You're only given one little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. ~ Robin Williams Did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage? ~ Pink Floyd |
|
Reply With Quote |
Buffy01
|
Buffy01
|
Wise Elder
Member Since Oct 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 9,678
(SuperPoster!)
6 9,820 hugs
given |
#11
Quote:
|
|
Reply With Quote |
Werewoman
|
Werewoman
|
Wise Elder
Member Since Oct 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 9,678
(SuperPoster!)
6 9,820 hugs
given |
#12
I was deeply humiliated and was blamed for my hearing disability. I felt really horrible about myself.
|
Reply With Quote |
Werewoman
|