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The Hear Me Out! [CC] Blog

Check out the blog posts and read various stories about the d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing worlds, as well as some personal stories from Ahmed.

‘Deaf Child Crossing’ by Marlee Matlin [Book Review]

September 27, 2018 By Ahmed Khalifa

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Academy Award-winning Deaf actress, Marlee Matlin first book ‘Deaf Child Crossing’, is the first of the trilogy in the series and where she made her debut as a writer.

Even though it’s not a book that will standout from the crowd, there are a number of things that you can learn from it, whether you are hearing or d/Deaf, whether you are a child or an adult.

Read the review about ‘Deaf Child Crossing’ here

Why I can’t understand what the comic book characters are saying

September 3, 2018 By Ahmed Khalifa

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When going to the cinema (which is a huge challenge for any d/Deaf person), there is always a moment of trying to adjust and understand what the characters on-screen are saying.

But it’s a completely different situation when it comes to comic book characters.

And that was I lesson I learnt the hard way, as I realised that it’s very difficult what the comic-book characters are saying…especially those which are wearing masks.

Learn why listening to comic book characters is difficult here

Concentration Fatigue: what is it & how it affects deaf and hard of hearing people?

August 28, 2018 By Ahmed Khalifa

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Did you know that tiredness and fatigue is a common issue for deaf people, regardless of how mild or serious their hearing loss is?

The issue surrounding concentration fatigue is not something that is immediately obvious to anyone and it’s certainly not a topic that you’d normally associate with deaf people.

Yet, it’s a very common situation and most people don’t know it.

Learn more about concentration fatigue here

16 things I would like my hearing friends to know

August 27, 2018 By Ahmed Khalifa

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Due to how I was brought up and the fact that my hearing loss is not as severe as others, I haven’t surrounded myself with those who are going through the same thing.

And as for being part of the Deaf community, well I’m working on it.

Because of that, it means that most of the people I interact with are of perfect or near-perfect hearing.

So I have put together a view on 16 things I would like my hearing friends to know.

Learn about what I would like my hearing friends to know

What does it feel & sound like to wearing hearing aids?

August 26, 2018 By Ahmed Khalifa

Header image for blog post about what it feels like and sounds like when wearing hearing aids

As someone who has worn hearing aids (on and off) since I was a child, I used to try to hide it.

But gradually, as I come to accept that it’s a part of me, it has the attention of a people who have asked me the question on what does hearing aids feel like and how does it sound.

Which is fair enough. How else are you supposed to know unless you wear it yourself?

So I attempted to answer the question in a video to help give you a better understanding.

Learn about what it feels and sounds like to wear hearing aids here

Sharing my deaf journey with my wife

August 26, 2018 By Ahmed Khalifa

Post image with title: Sharing my Deaf Journey with My Wife - An Interview with my wife about her journey with me

Just because I am dealing with my hearing loss, it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t affect the other people around me.

Yes, my direct family had to live with it, but my wife, Claire, experiences it in different ways.

So in our first ever video together, we have a chat about it has affected her, but not necessarily in a bad way.

Watch the interview with my wife about my hearing journey here

15 unhelpful things people say to deaf people

August 25, 2018 By Ahmed Khalifa

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Having lived with a mild hearing loss since I was a baby, throughout that time, I have heard some weird and wonderful things from my hearing.

Sure, there are some reasonable questions that you can ask which I don’t mind answering.

But it’s the weird things that I think will get everyone interested, so I thought of putting together a video some of the weirdest and also unhelpful things that have been said to me.

Watch the video about what unhelpful hearing people say

My ‘Let Go’ story: How letting go can make a dramatic difference to your life

August 25, 2018 By Ahmed Khalifa

Post image: How Letting Go Can Make a Dramatic Difference to Your Life - A real-life 'let go' story to inspire you to let go

For many years, I have been living with a challenge which affects my day-to-day life.

It’s something that we all take for granted. And it’s also something that is almost invisible to everyone else.

I have a hearing problem, so obviously I don’t hear as well as the average person.

And I tell you, I bloody hate it.

But there comes a point where you have to let go.

Read My ‘Let Go’ Story Here

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