It's been sunny now for a few days, still very cold first thing but it soon warms up.
I didn't go to watch the play at the village hall in the end, I'm so deaf it would have been a wasted ticket. Instead I babysat for Cass and she went with two friends.
There will be another play in a few months and maybe I'll have my new aids by then.
Today I've spent some money online, stocked up on stuff for Beano and some wild bird food. I've drawn out some cash and put some in some envelopes so I have it ready for when I need it for things that crop up during the month.
I shall do an online shop at some point and I shall go to the pub for lunch on some days. There is also the Autumn group meetings that I need to pay for so I have a collection of £1 coins ready for those.
Now I have my sewing machine set up I'm able to stop and start as I choose, no more having to set it up and put it away again repeatedly. I also have my iron and ironing board set up ready for use.
I received a telling off last week from someone, I missed a meeting and as I'm too deaf to use a landline I was unable to let them know. The person I did tell, forgot to pass on the message, hence the telling off!
Hey ho, if my deafness is such a problem for them I shall stop going. I find some groups are more inclusive than others.
4 comments:
Please don't stop going; you don't need to feel you have to hide your deafness, far from it. Is there anyone there who you could confide in - specifically why you couldn't use the phone - so that she can let others know what your problem is. That way, they should be more understanding and accepting. Hold your head up and be proud of who you are and let it be known that you will take part in as many social gatherings as possible. You shouldn't have to miss out on anything.
Oh, I hope your hearing aids will help you be able to participate more. It's so difficult to sit there when you can't understand what everyone is saying. I'm remember the days of just smiling and nodding before I got my hearing aids. They still aren't perfect but it's much better.
People can be incredibly clueless and self righteous. Don’t let one person hold you back. In a hospital recently I watched a receptionist wilfully ignore an elderly man-poorly dressed who she knew was mute. Fortunately someone else came out and I was able to tell her the man needed help. Enjoying reading your new life. JR/Canada
I've just caught up on your blog. Congratulations on your move.I wish you all the best in your new life. Control like you were facing is really difficult to live with good luck for the future.
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