How to accept that I am deaf/ have a hearing loss?

You just have to accept that this is you. It’s really hard, believe me. When I started losing my hearing I was so frustrated and angry but now I use it as jokes and other things. I also have a hearing aid now so that helps a lot. I guess you just have to make the best of a “bad” situation. It does get better if you try to focus on the good. Everyone always says to look on the bright side, and it’s hard, but it’s honestly some amazing advice. Just remember all the amazing memories you’ll make in the future.

If a person is deaf or has loss of hearing as I am here to listen I will change my approach. I would type everything to them and ask them if they are ok to do the same to me and if they feel comfortable doing that. As long as they can express themselves through the written word and they can understand what I have written we can communicate through typing. Then through typing I can help and support them with any issues they may be going through at that time. If I ever meet them face to face I would try and take someone along with me that can do sign language to help.

How do you accept alcoholism? Or losing a limb? Or going blind? We don't get to pick our cards in life. Acceptance is my key to spirituality. And spirituality is my key to acceptance. I try to ground myself in the real and now. I am in recovery for alcoholism. One of the biggest hurdles I've faced is accepting that this is true for the rest of my life. It took me a very long time but with the help of counsellors and friends, I've learned acceptance is the key to a lot of my problems. Without acceptance I feel constant pressure and aggression. Connecting to my higher power and realizing that everything happens exactly how its supposed to. There's a lot of people in our Earth and a lot of us wish we weren't "us" at times. But the reality is we are all uniquely different and are dealt different challenges and its beautiful. Look deep down into the true you and realize life isn't over until you let it.

I can personally relate to this. It’s a little terrifying initially because no one is usuallly expecting that to happen. I think the hardest part of accepting it was how it impacts me socially- needing people to repeat themselves and not feeling bad, or not being too shy to say “Hey, I don’t hear very well, can we move somewhere more quiet to talk about this?” Pretending I was hearing at my 100% capacity around others made me feel self-conscious and nervous. Realizing ways that I would be able to compensate and adapt made me feel empowered. It’s totally okay that your hearing is compromised, you are still lovely and there are still many ways to enjoy life. ♡ But, it’s definitely a process. Talking to others about how you feel, being validated and heard, can be more healing than 1,000 effective solutions. ♡ You are never alone.

I think being deaf shouldn't define a person, everyone is born differently and get unexpected changes in their bodies. Yes you might be curious about hearing if you've been born with it, but you adapt to that lifestyle and try to be positive anyway. And if you suddenly or slowly turn deaf you should still be grateful for when you could hear. And you will know that you family and friends will support you and understand. And if there are issues you can text me or another listener on 7 cups 😁. And remember that there is always hope and I care about you.

Accepting that you are deaf and/or have a hearing loss is a big change. What many people don't know is that the Deaf people have a very welcoming and tightly knit community ready to embrace you with open arms. Not only can you learn sign language, but Deaf people also have their own unique sense of humor, behavior patterns, and even folklore. It may be tough to accept your hearing loss initially, but once you immerse yourself in the Deaf community and develop a sense of Deaf pride, you'll be happy to have found a very unique group of people who will accept you unconditionally!

My Best friend is deaf! I know that’s not me but she has always told me it’s not so much as ‘acceptance’ it’s about loving it for a part of who you are. It can be apart of who you are. A part of a new community too. I have found the deaf/hoh (hard of hearing) community to be one of the kindest/ friendliest there is. For people of all different hearing abilities. Maybe try reaching out to others that are deaf by either using online resources or maybe there’s a group you could join near yourself? I think that will be your best bet

You take the time you need to come to terms with it. It wasn't easy for me to accept, took me years of getting told I couldn't do various jobs before I found one I could do. It frustrated me greatly at first but now I'm content with my life choices. The best I can suggest is you should focus your energy on finding a path that works well for you. If you can't do this go and do that. There is an entire world out there to be explored, you just need to go out and find it.

Well, here's my take on it. While I may not have hearing loss, I do understand what it's like to not be able to do something you enjoy. Just remember that this is your reality, it may seem pretty tough, but it's still your reality, and that means you control it. While you may not be able to get your hearing back, you can think of the positives of this, whether it is that you finally don't have to hear that annoying neighbor that is always throwing parties, or that you can always just close your eyes and isolate yourself if you ever need it. I hope that you can get through this, and if you really want to, find a way to help your hearing loss.

Acceptance means that you have acknowledged that you are in pain and have decided not to let it affect you. Many people argue that acceptance is a key aspect of working through psychological pain. Hearing loss can be a difficult concept to accept. You may feel like you are "missing out" or that you "differ" from others. But appreciating the joys of life, and knowing that you can have an enjoyable life without your hearing can help significantly with acceptance. There`s much much more to life than sound. Having a form of hearing loss does not make you any less of a person, and you deserve to accept yourself just as much as you would accept someone else who has hearing loss.