Deaf Teen's New School

[@ozzynue3002]

Seems like the mom was just waiting for her to leave to do her own thing. She could have at least help her learn sign language. How do you tell your kid there's nowhere to come home. That's not tthe way to encourage your 13 year old who already has all these problems already. God be with you girl.

[@maverick1487]

Well said!👍

[@anitaellison5658]

Many will have to go through hardships to attain a better standard of life. In time getting past the learning curve, Gabby will thrive in the deaf school environment. Her mother would be a crutch if that’s all Gabby knew and her teenage years would have been very lonely. I think both mother and Gabby are very courageous. ❤

[@justmai2476]

This is what I call inspirational. She's 13, has cerebral palsy and is deaf Yet she is so so resilient and works hard to succeed in her community and at school in general. Her mum could've been much more supportive and nurturing, but despite that fact, Gaby still loves her dearly and seeks to make her proud. I'd love to meet this girl. She's got a beautiful soul. Good on her for learning sign language so fast, she's truly one bright cookie!

[@natalieharshman]

I agree but just a small thing, there is a difference between hard of hearing and deaf, and Gaby is deaf. :) ~:~

[@justmai2476]

@@natalieharshman thanks, changed (:

[@kb9847]

I think the kids in the deaf school were so sweet to her. They all seemed so kind and patient. They included her knowing that she would learn and that she needed their help. I was very impressed. Also, way to go Gaby!! What a huge change in your life. Learning sign will be a great help to you in your life. I wish you the best!

[@amandadavis7585]

I found an article on Gaby, the Mazda Foundation is gave her a scholarship in 2018 to pursue a master’s degree in audiology

[@cassiethomas4045]

This gives me hope for the future for all with disabilities ❤️

[@kirstycollins4237]

That is so fantastic!

[@slowfire2]

Why didn't they keep up with sign language? I just can't get that. It's so much harder without sign language and trying to learn later on.

[@junbh2]

It doesn't sound like they lived near any other deaf people. So it must have been pretty hard for her mom to keep up learning it herself. Not completely impossible, I guess, but maybe hard enough to stop them, especially since she wws

[@junbh2]

+junbh2 especially since her hearing aids seemed to work fairly well for her.

[@katyagardiner4003]

I am completely deaf and I have never learnt sign language, but I have 2 cochlear implants. I go to a school with other hearing people. Sign language is a hassle for me. I live a pretty normal life.

[@cyberbard]

Never learned to sign myself, because as Gaby says, hearing aids have improved so much.

[@rudimental8917]

Poor girl, it'd be nice to get an update because this video doesn't make her mother look good at all. Edit: there's an article she wrote, she's 16 now and seems to be doing very well. She tried to get a cochlear implant.The article also explains better her mother's care and decisions and how doctors actually let them down initially.

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks Just S thats awesome

[@petitecontrebassiste]

could you possibly link to the article please?

[@rebeccaguertler2816]

i feel sad for gaby cuz her mother don't want to learn sign language and she is DEAF, treat her like she is hearing person which she is not hearing person. her mother should LEARN SIGN LANGUAGE

[@Txshanell]

Amen im hearing mom with Deaf child an I felt since day 1 it was my job to learn ASL and I truly wanted my son to live in 2 worlds deaf an hearing I also have him in a regional day school program for deaf I made it clear that we live in bis world we embrace bis hearing aids an FM system as well other amps. As well cont.to try learn to teach him to sign as well English I think its damn shame as hearing mom with Deaf child that they dont sign I felt like I got golden 🎟 when i found out my son was deaf I was sad but then so happy like special is this we have cool bond like no 1 else we sign together as a mom i love that if he wants try talk great if not we sign I give MY SON THE OPTIONS not Me for him language wise wheb he is older wants to male that choice great but until then we sign

[@MrPianoMan]

It's not exactly her fault. They lived in a community where her daughter was the only deaf person in their community... Noone learnt sign language there as it wasn't needed for anyone before. It will also be hard for a mum to learn sign language herself and then teach her daughter. At least she is now getting proper support.

[@brunomarroquin5367]

(I'm deaf just like her) Well, my mother doesn't want me to learn sign language in my school when I was a child. But now I can speak three languages and taking my career as engineering. I believe it's the best way to learn only speaking any language to communicate with ordinary people to understand what I said something. I think I prefer speaking is more important than sign language because it's more choice and an excellent opportunity too. Therefore, I think it's not her fault because some mother has a choice to teach their sons to speak or sign language. But maybe the mother can do both if she learns sign language too.

[@AtanaaTheCurious]

@@brunomarroquin5367 It's great that you were able to learn to speak, but I think its important to remember that the method dosen't work for everyone. The statistics I have are very out of date but in a book from the 60s the proportion of deaf people who learn to speak well enough to be understood by the general population was quoted at 5 - 10%. Even if that has increased 5 fold with better tecneques that still leaves half of deaf kids with no usable langague.

[@daxlagoslanguageguy0072]

I agree with you.... I sign language with my hard of hearing grandmother.

[@torystrending7285]

I just ended my first semester of ASL(I'm hearing) and the journey has been amazing so far!!😀😀

[@thatsnailgirl945]

Hows it going it's been 7 years I'm almost done with my 1st semester

[@bellajaid]

Is there any particular reason a story about a hard of hearing student with limited access to resources for the deaf community is being presented without captions? KZbin automated captions are not sufficient.

[@amyparker5443]

bellajaid they must have seen your reply because there are English subtitles now thank god!!

[@babypenelope6432]

Really sad that her mother knows her daughter is deaf and will not do anything to have a connection with her daughter and teach her the way that she can also communicate with others and mom wants to say how bad she feels for Gabby yet it’s her fault because she wasn’t there for her daughter like she should have been. What I find really amazing is that Gabby speaks with an accent even though she hasn’t heard how others speak.

[@spikyleaf]

The mother seems so uncaring, I’m not far in but so far I see a mother of a hard of hearing girl talking so quietly! She looks like she cares more about image than actually trying to to what’s best for her daughter.

[@alyssaturner9975]

Well I'm deaf so reading all about her is really cool. I am at a hearing school and it's tough. I've been deaf since I was born. People look at me weird when I sign and since I ride horse people think I just do pony rides but nope being deaf doesn't stop me. I am a professional barrel racer and I'm only 14. Don't stop trying girly😘❤️

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for sharing your story Alyssa! That sounds amazing, hope you enjoyed the episode!

[@razhanaesearight7353]

I'm deaf too people look at me weird

[@razhanaesearight7353]

Attitude I'm deaf too

[@GSP__]

+Razhanae Searight oh nooooo. sorry love

[@NTonks-xn4tv]

Alyssa Turner 😌😎⭐️❄️ I want to learn the English sign language . Merry xmas

[@ronyaslitlife1654]

I am very proud of Gabby!

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for the support Donya! we hope you enjoyed the episode!

[@ronyaslitlife1654]

I sure did!

[@emilywiebel3238]

I hate that she’s had to wait so long to learn sign language. I understand she’s in a area and community where there aren’t many resources for her pertaining to the hearing impaired but I’m shocked her mother didn’t try and start learning sign as soon as she found out her daughter was deaf. I’m glad she now has the opportunity to learn and make friends who are navigating life the same way she does. She will now just be another student and friend and not the “dead girl” at school. It’s so sad people judge based off of differences instead of taking the time you realize everyone is the same they might just do things differently

[@emilynicole.2267]

I have deaf cousins and I made it my life mission to learn. This mom needs to learn. She's upsurd.

[@dmdavidson4240]

Very interesting! There are levels of deafness - mild, moderate, severe and profound. So hard of hearing is basically deaf! I have attended different schools - oral deaf, deaf ASL, hearing, mainstream - they all have pros and cons. Every individual is unique. I look forward to seeing more of Gabby!

[@anonymousnug_]

No it isnt.... it depends on the severity

[@ellaelliott4415]

Being HoH isn’t “basically deaf”. Just so you know…it’s a whole spectrum…

[@live4god4]

I would love to hear more about Gabby

[@AttitudeLive]

Hi Tammy, we may be doing a follow up story shortly so stay tuned!

[@CSIAddict]

I hope so that would be amazing

[@espresso8045]

Tammy halterman "Hear more" no pun intended

[@cookiedookie4241]

Adolf Shitler What?

[@mroc_0728]

Tammy halterman same I would actually want her to be my sy

[@camden3184]

She's so amazing & beautiful! I wish the best for her 💗

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching yeojia, hope you enjoyed!

[@olivedog1880]

I feel like her mother kinda abandoned Gaby. made me sad

[@kimgilmore1361]

Shut up Olivia

[@pumabear2724]

@@kimgilmore1361 lol

[@TheLovemee00]

Two handed letters and numbers!! With ASL we only use one hand. Very interesting documentary and very incredible girl.

[@AttitudeLive]

Thank you for watching Katie Lancaster, hope you enjoyed!

[@Diana-ic4hw]

I am unsure where you learned American Sign Language, but I have studied it for three years and you most definitely use two hands...think about the signs for TEACH, GIRL+FORMAL, ROOM, etc etc.. You use one hand primarily for fingerspelling and certain signs such as BOY, GIRL, MOM, DAD, etc.. But two hands are used for most signs.

[@Sniffing_Rats]

Diana Jecker she was just talking about letters and numbers I believe.

[@anonymousnug_]

True true.. u have a sign name??

[@anonymousnug_]

@@Diana-ic4hw she means for letters(alphabet)

[@randomvintagefilm273]

I feel like the mom was happy to send her to the school. I do feel bad for Gaby because I don't think she feels like she belongs in the hearing or deaf world. Her self esteem is so low. I hope she finds a place in this world where she feels comfortable.

[@mumr4268]

Your speech is perfect!

[@JV-ko6ov]

My dad use to bring a tape recorder to his university classes and record the teacher. He'd bring it to my grandmother and she'd write out the notes for him.

[@sammysheartsgoodwin8835]

Why didn't her mother continue with sign language, am happy that Gaby settled in and learnt sign language again, I hope she sees her mother sometimes

[@chiil034]

Gaby is such a sweet girl. I wish her the best!

[@phillipmann6485]

You are AWESOME GABBY, you can do anything you want to do girl, you just awesome

[@marialerenzo86]

she talks great

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching Maria!

[@fionaroche8924]

This poor girl has it tough 😭hope she gets on okay for the rest of her life x

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching Fiona! 😊

[@Diana-ic4hw]

I wouldn't pity her for being Deaf. A large portion of the Deaf community doesn't consider Deafness a disability.

[@alkied9491]

I would love more documentary’s like this

[@edunlap6594]

Off topic: NZ seems like such a beautiful place!

[@alanabrown9579]

What you just did was so sweet I love that you stuck up for your mother and then you enjoyed it God bless to you😂😂😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰😍😍🥰🥰😍🥰😍😀😀😀😀😀

[@johnboy384]

Good on ya Gaby. I bet you're doing great. All the best.

[@2eleven48]

There seems to have been a muddle with her parents and educationalists at the early stages of her learning and deafness, where she has now reached a stage of not being able to communicate in speech or sign, or both.

[@notsurewhy3263]

I forgot for a moment that they're british. I was like "What kind of ASL is that??"

[@spikyleaf]

They’re not British they’re from New Zealand

[@muller3641]

The kids at the deaf school can't hear how noisy they are or hear themselves. For Gaby it's noisy as her hearing aides picks up loudness/ noise. Maybe she should take them out and learn to adjust and learn sign language quicker.

[@brave6364]

good for you gaby you are a insparation to all disabled people

[@reverendrobertparsimony8475]

You are so cool Gaby :) You could fit in anywhere!

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks again for the supportive message Mack! glad to see you;re enjoying the episodes!

[@pandanina]

Poor girl. I dont know why but i kinda found myself when she was overwhelmed of the new school. The ,,overlapping'' conversations, too much loud noises.. Idk but maybe she has Aspergers just like me. I hope she will get happy to where she is now in her life. ^^

[@Susan29319]

New Zealand sign language is similar to British Sign Language 😀👍🏼

[@333933215]

and totally different than german SL. Like the alphabet with 2 hands?!?

[@newnormalbabyboomer]

+Hannah B does German Sign Language use one hand for letters? American Sign Language uses only 1 hand for numbers and letters.

[@333933215]

all letters are done with one hand. Numbers including 6-10 are done with 2 hands.

[@grey_greyz_742]

Hannah B No 6- the rest of numbers till 99 r done with 1 hand

[@audrey0554]

I only know American >~

[@lizlee3487]

Im from the USA and its really interesting comparing the similarities and differences between the Deaf cultures. :)

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching Liz! Hope your enjoyed this episode! Pretty amazing the difference in deaf cultures around the world!

[@KoriEmerson]

here were parts that just made me laugh the bit about it being loud and that everyone still wanted to be heard. Lots of banging on tables and walls, stomp on floors.. I love the Deaf world. also @Attitude. Please remember to use a capital D when referring to the Deaf community and culture. You would never spell Maori with a lower case M would you ??

[@rebeccamccready1135]

would like to know how she is doing how her progress getting on her new school getting on is a very big step to go to a special school for the deaf and used to go a normal school and she will get used to the special school she a very lovely girl and gets used to sing to outher people who are deaf in the school

[@LouiseFranksArt]

Very brave to move away from home at just 13yo. I was terrified moving away at 18yo

[@ToriOfTheNile]

Wow, Those are some really cool signs. I’m so used to ASL and the many one handed signs, especial since all finger spelling is one handed, I’m shocked to see two handed finger spelling.

[@billswifejo]

I think both the Australians and Kiwis use a sign system based on British Sign Language (BSL). I’m very rusty as I haven’t used BSL for many years since I worked as a speech therapist in schools for the deaf; but I recognise many of the signs.

[@nischalganatra7921]

You are our inspiration!!!

[@haru.daisuke6459]

my little sister is deaf when she got in the accidents so it kinda difficult but then she uses hearing aids to listen and talk, just not that properly. I feel like she shut down herself because of the difference that people are treating her as outsiders. I have a heart, now I want to learn more about sign language and it interested me. So that I can help people who have experience with it and then I feel one day my sister will lose her hearing aids to have a chance of doing sign language. Hopefully, I wish every school would just teach sign language and I will do to, right now. Everone loves everyone, it doesn't matter. Treat everyone with kindness.

[@freyakedge9158]

Another great episode

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks Freya!

[@jacintachevon]

Great video but the captions are terribly inaccurate.

[@Erunaex]

Same with all the videos I've seen on this channel. Makes the videos hard to watch for people who struggle to understand speech.

[@AttitudeLive]

Hi - we're glad you enjoyed the video! We are currently working really hard to ensure all our content has accurate captions. Thanks for understanding :)

[@fooknagga9560]

She seems like a nice kid, I hope she's doing good these days.

[@Eohyr]

She can hear people talking and speaks English though... I feel like she identifies more with the hearing community and HAD to do this because her mum was busy with work. I understand the importance of her learning to sign though, in case we ever live in a world where hearing aides are no longer available or stop working.

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching Ryan Gunnip!Hope you enjoyed our channel!

[@junbh2]

She can't hear very well though. It was a problem in her hearing school.

[@jasperh7999]

I have learned over the years it gets easier when you know HOH or deaf people to turn your voice off but you sometimes do move your mouth

[@summerdawn2982]

Pretty sad her mom said there is no where to come home to

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching Summer!

[@maverick1487]

Yeah, that's the part that really annoyed me. It seemed like her mother didn't care very much about Gabby when she coldly said "there's nowhere to come home to now" Gabby was having a hard time communicating with everyone at her new school and felt like an outsider. She had to deal with this whilst knowing that her home was now gone.

[@mrs.garcia6978]

This was heartbreaking.

[@dan5721]

Is New Zealand sign language the same as BSL? The finger spelling is the same it seems, I’m trying to learn BSL, I’m hearing but I think it is always good to learn how to communicate with people who have different challenges.

[@kab799]

NZSL borrowed BSL as their own language as it has some different of signs.

[@REPDC4LIFE]

why take her to a deaf school? she looked like she was fine in her first school.

[@TheLovemee00]

Sarulia YourMom because she is able to do even better than just fine. In a deaf school she will be able to learn sign language which can make her life way easier when she is an adult and enters the deaf community.

[@mirta000]

there shouldn't be any entering a "deaf community". When she graduates from university she'll have to work. She'll have to work without an interpreter. Reading lips is so much better of a skill than communicating solely only in 1 language and only with deaf people.

[@ILOVEMEW10]

Sarulia YourMom that's exactly what I just commented. WTF is that poor girls mother doing. I totally don't get it. Fucking hopeless!

[@reeflarkin1919]

Feeling different is a painful experience and as the lady in the video says she can learn to define herself without being limited to being 'Gabby the deaf girl'. Finding a community for an identity and experience like deafness is empower and has an extremely positive effect on mental health and social and academic development. If you don't have a marginalized identity it's a hard thing to explain. I'm so grateful to feel a part of a community even if I'm not with people from that community all the time- from my community I have learnt to love myself and be proud of my difference rather than being told I just have to accommodate and 'fix' myself because that's what the 'real' world is like- why don't we decide to make the 'real' world a place where we celebrate difference and don't expect those with difference to just make the lives of those without easier. If you honestly don't think she's not missing things being at a mainstream school then you are misinformed.

[@Diana-ic4hw]

I have studied sign language for three years, am completely fluent, and can tell you that Deaf culture is not something us Hearing people can ever fully understand. Not all Deaf people have to work with interpreters. And it is not your place to tell Gaby how to communicate. It is her personal choice. Those who sign are not confined to only communicating with Deaf individuals, as many Hearing persons know sign, (such as myself). Think about your comment flipped: most people in the world communicate solely with one language, and only with hearing people. For example, a lot of Americans only speak English and only communicate with other Hearing people. Likely you only speak one language. And it is pretty clear you don't communicate with Deaf people by reading your comment.

[@jamesgifford8291]

it will be okay Gabby

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching James, hope you enjoyed!

[@chantelcuddemi7646]

The mother not teaching her sign language is like someone not teaching a blind student Braille! Both are essential for communication!

[@HighTen_Melanie]

Would you be able to do this with subtitles? My Dad is deaf and lip reads - it's also very difficult to follow if you are hearing.

[@AttitudeLive]

Hi Sunny Days, this episode does have Subtitles - just click the CC tab underneath the video. Thanks!

[@TyrekeCorrea]

She's far away from home and doesn't know how to sign. This doesn't seem like it was the wisest thing to do.

[@newnormalbabyboomer]

I was surprised by the linguistic similarities between American Sign Language and New Zealand Sign Language. A lot of the signs are very similar.

[@savvyfreeman1479]

Clearly, parents don't always know what to do with their own children. They should listen to professionals.

[@marilynbrounstein4820]

I think the mom is happy parking her child in this school so she can follow her own path unencumbered with a child. . It was truly detrimental that she didn’t learn to sign as a youngster. That was the parents responsibility to learn sign language for the child.

[@racheld8920]

I'm annoyed at her mom for not continuing to teach her daughter sign language.

[@mikecampos5123]

Gabby is amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@PicklesFiona]

I’m confused about the noise. I went to a deaf open house and it was...silent! It was kind of amazing. All these people chatting away in asl and not a peep!

[@cheekygem22]

I don't get how her mum can put her in a deaf school yes she might be deaf but she hears loud sounds and can talk she looked perfectly happy in old school don't know how people can force there child to do what they don't want to it's a joke there still human xx

[@elizabethm.1653]

Exacly she might feel more left out at that school. Everyone else is using sign language and she's not😕

[@gemmaluescher-verseckas1243]

Being moderately deaf there were times I really wish I could have gone to a deaf school- I always felt like an odd one out even with my hearing aids. I can also relate to Gaby as I also have cerebral palsy. I am sure she will learn Sign language quickly. here in Switzerland they have a school for the deaf . I think the specialized schools give more benefit for the kids they are not judged less intelligent due to her hearing loss and CP

[@Roseisababe111]

i wonder if she would get better at signing if she tried to sign what she was speaking? is that a good way to practice?

21:45 Losing sympathy and compassion for her 13 year old daughter because she's unsure bout moving away from home... don't know what to say about that, really.

[@lorealmadonna8]

I feel like she is so out of place. It's weird that she doesn't know sign language and can hear for the most part and speak.

[@brave6364]

your mom sounds like she sticks up for you just like my mom

[@gourmet2276]

this is good.

[@AttitudeLive]

Thank you!

[@gustavorendon3946]

go on with your life I'm an alcoholic and I continue to to live on

[@luciedaudelin5567]

Does anyone know how to put captions on?

[@epicteddy931]

Triple dots in the top right corner, ‘captions’.

[@lahlem6725]

Leaving deaf school because it's too loud. Seems legit.

[@mariekedufresne53]

Lahlem it is loud! They can’t hear themselves, so they don’t know how noisy they are.

[@omgubler]

What's ethereal music?

[@omgubler]

Attitude Wait, I had a question... in the captions it says "ethereal music", so what is that exactly is that.

[@AttitudeLive]

Hi omgubler, light/relaxing music!

[@jonnieinbangkok]

I'm a little confused as to why this hearing impaired, but not deaf, person is being put in boarding house for the deaf and a normal hearing school 🤔

[@geraldineowens7001]

Sorry wicked mother seems to me wanted rid of gabby so she could enjoy her own life

[@carriebizz]

Her family should have kept up with sign language. Although i dated a guy yrs ago whose sister was deaf and she refused to use sign language she learnt to read lips and could talk like Gabby. Kinda ironic that the deaf school is too noisy

[@liumiao6576]

Carrie Bizz A deaf school would be loud because the kids can’t hear how loud they are being.

[@ellaroberts2336]

New Zealand sign language seems so similar to British sign language

[@sweetdreams5587]

gabbys mom doesnt seem very affectionate to her......

[@sjontellegrimes]

hi I am sjontelle iam 33 years old and deaf .

[@adriannavellon1723]

I wish they had something like that around here and I was in school because I barely could hear hello I can only have 18 CBU bit so I am missed like a lot of what is the people saying I only got like one or two words that people say to me kind of sucks that they didn't have the round I live.

[@angels_up_in_heavenxx8365]

How is poor Gaby to know what they are saying it’s like a English person moving to China they won’t know anything does anyone know if the school is private

[@emanitate9429]

my sister is deaf in one ear she is 12

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for sharing Emani, hope you enjoyed the episode!

[@Sweenece]

No where to go home to now. Well that's awful.

[@angels_up_in_heavenxx8365]

Is that private school

[@MsMichelle026]

Damn the mom moved on

[@IndigoJo]

There was no need for this girl to go away to boarding school. She did not need to learn sign language; she needed better support in her own school. It's not like Braille which is a vital means of independent communication for blind people; it is a separate language used almost entirely by deaf people. It's very damaging to romanticise boarding schools because they are notorious centres of abuse -- I was sent to one at age 12, the violence was unbelievable and by the way, my mother's desire for a career was a factor in keeping me there as well. When these places were the norm for children with any disability, sexual abuse was common.

[@Chaotic_Mind_System]

Matthew Smith I was born hearing and became deaf in my right ear overnight at age 17. Then as an adult I lost hearing in my left ear. So even though I'm considered hearing by many standards, I don't. Sign language is important for me and I've taught my kids in their teen years so we can communicate much better.

[@533134]

That does not look like a good environment for her.

[@seitz2229]

Wow I didn't know other countries did sign language different from America aka American sign language that's taught in America neat

[@liamsoda4199]

You thought every country had American Sign Language?

[@fliegendepanzerknochenmuhle]

I'm russian. Can use English. Need a teacher of Amslen. Does anyone can help?

[@shristijotham3966]

I am completely deaf can't hear a airplane or nothing I have a cocolar implant and I am 13

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching Shristi, hope you enjoyed!

[@yuppi3495]

She kinda looks like a d/Deaf KZbinr, Rikki Poynter.

[@WARRIOR4LIFE9761]

Koyuki-Haku she kinda does good point

[@34aniaj]

I believe that mentally and physically disabled people must stay with healthy people! They should not be separated from the natural environment!

[@MsMichelle026]

That deaf school is loud

[@SneakySalaXander]

Her "mom" just abandoned her there. She was doing just fine in hearing school. Don't have children if you don't want them. "There's no place to come home to now." How dare she.

[@simonesullivan7347]

You can't keep coddling somebody just because they're having a hard time. She's going to have to go into the 'hearing' world eventually. It has nothing to do with not wanting your children, it's about raising your children to push through obstacles and not expecting you to be their safety net all the time.

[@SneakySalaXander]

Simone Sullivan hey, dipshit. She was in a hearing school BEFORE moving to an all deaf school. Watch the fucking video before making assumptions. She wanted to go back to her HEARING school.

[@simonesullivan7347]

What, are you a teenage girl? You can't have somebody disagree with you without you getting pissy..haha

[@SneakySalaXander]

Simone Sullivan Simone Sullivan I'm not getting pissy you "disagreed" with me. You're too goddamned imbecilic to actually watch the video. You corrected me over something that didn't need correcting. "She is gonna have to go in the 'hearing' world someday" okay dipshit. How the fuck is sending her to an all deaf school, where she doesn't know the language and has been in HEARING-based education all her life, going to fucking help. What, are you a toddler that can't click a simple "play" button? You're clearly illiterate.

[@simonesullivan7347]

I'm glad you got that outburst out of your system. I don't know why you're getting upset over a youtube video. Life is not that serious. It's just two people with differing views having a conversation.

[@natalieharshman]

Interesting story. I find it ironic that she is deaf and complaining about noisy classrooms. 😂 Like I feel the school should provide classes taught in sign language, instead of just at the boarding house. And it would be nice if Gaby had been encouraged to keep using sign language when she was younger as well. Anyway, she seems like a trooper; I hope she is doing well now and I'd like to see an update on her story. ~:~

[@SweetyHelen92]

The mother is quite harsh and unsupportive, I get wanting your kid to grow but you can't just not give them the tools they need and then throw them into the pool!

[@chameleonkg]

That’s a lot of noise for a school for the deaf

[@subbermail2887]

Why would a deaf school be quiet?They’re deaf - they can’t hear themselves to know everything causes noise. Being unable to hear doesn’t mean someone doesn’t produce sound.

[@slowfire2]

Why is everyone talking using voice all the time in class? Isn't it a class for deaf kids? Shouldn't they be talking in sign language? That would improve the noise level alot.

[@junbh2]

I don't think it is a class for deaf kids. The residence is clearly for Deaf kids, but it looks like maybe some of the kids go to mainstream schools nearby? Since she is pretty comfortable speaking and using hearing aids they may have decided that mainstream school and speaking during the day and Deaf residence and signing at 'home' would work well for her?

[@athenac3810]

Wait....so is she deaf or what? Like, when she went to the school, she said she could hear lots of noises.

[@SneakySalaXander]

AyeItsAthena I'm assuming she's partial hearing but mostly deaf. She can hear planes without hearing aids but nothing more. With them she's learned to recognize the sound of a person's voice but still has to read their lips.

[@Diana-ic4hw]

There are different degrees of Deafness. You can also be H/H (hard of hearing). It looks as if Gaby self-identifies as Deaf. You can be profoundly Deaf, meaning you hear nothing, or you can be on the Deaf spectrum with varying degrees of Deafness :)