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Beautifully written as always, Colin. Thanks for sharing the journey. May you continue to read and write. Your perspective will forever be enjoyed by this reader. I know you have access to some wonderful resources if you need them. I agree with the views on audiobooks. The narrator can make or break the experience... and I like creating my own movie in my head to correspond to what I am reading. Best wishes to you on the path ahead. I believe in you and AGREE.... why not a pajama compatible fedora?? harumph!

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That sounds a lot like my decade long journey of hearing loss. I have some sound, I lip-read well (when we're not masked), but I don't hear people coming up behind me and I've been forced out of a lot of personal and professional activities over time. I spend a lot of time advocating for others with hearing loss, especially those who are late deafened. I want to post on a neon sign somewhere that fewer than 10% of people with hearing loss sign. Most of us don't, but captions are greatly appreciated.

I can't imagine being unable to read. I admire your attitude and wish you the best.

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