DragonYoga

Growing up, my father played music, especially the guitar. Some of my fondest memories are of me with my hearing aids out, ear pressed on the wide part of the guitar, and him playing it for me. This way I could pick out the vibrations of each note he played, and I loved it. Especially Alley Cat.

Deaf also, and this is true. I was also taught to speak and sign. I advise parents who have deaf children to do both - and if the child shows no proficiency with speaking, to not push it. Like everything else, it's innate ability plus hard work. I'm also profoundly deaf and wear hearing aids. I'm used to the wind sound, I just tune it out now.