's apology

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

You know, some families or friends are going to find fault with you no

matter what you do. If your family and friends disowned you for a

decision you made concerning YOUR life (not theirs) then the loss of your

friendship is their loss, not yours. Yeah, the wounds are there, but

someone who would reject you because of your decision to be implanted

wasn't much of a friend to start with.

I've been shunned by my immediate family for ages. I don't even know

if they are aware I have a cochlear implant. And you know what, I don't

care either. I've reached out and been slapped down, so ball is in their

court. If they want to contact me, they know the phone numbers. But

other than that, we're strangers. Their choice, and I honor it.

But think of all the good things you've accomplished. Things will

happen as they will, not as you'd want them to. Gotta play the hand

you're dealt.

I feel I need to apologize to the group. My response was a bit harsh and

also I should clarify my response was aimed at the statement made by

Harlan Lane not the article as a whole. Please keep in mind that I was a

hard of

hearing kid who grew up in a DEAF family (no complaints) but when my

hearing bottomed out over night I decided to get a CI and was promptly

disowned by family and friends because I had rejected Deaf culture. Those

wounds are still healing so that is why I responded so harshly. Again

accept my apologies