Deaf Childhood

[@megdesrochers]

While I didn't catch everything you were signing, your emotions definitely shone through! I could see the struggle you went through in school (I'm assuming some sort of forced speech therapy, which was very difficult for you, and you didn't have a very supportive instructor), and how amazed you felt when you found others who could sign with you. I hope some years down the road I can watch this video again and pick up even more understanding! Thank you for sharing your story :)

[@ASLAndrea]

I felt you....the message so clear. Thank you for those moments inside your heart and mind. You are an artist.

[@fallsapart83]

I got goosebumps and a little teary-eyed! That was beautiful! :-D

[@tammyferrante2813]

WOW. I cried from beginning to end. Truly powerful and moving. LOVE IT! Thank you for sharing.

[@brendancarruthers5729]

Very compelling, moving, and powerful. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@rareme12s]

that was a great deaf childhood.. no matter what we all are proud to be deaf!!

[@ASLInterpreterSHansen]

That was phenomenal. Thanks for sharing such a powerful vlog.

[@sweetestdiane]

Very fascinated! Love watchin' all your video.. You're the cutest :)

[@dyarbro1]

This is absolutely incredible! Well done! We are going to share this on the Facebook site for The Deaf Dream, an organization empowering Deaf to change the world. We would love for you to comment and get a conversation going on our post! Thanks for sharing what it's really like in Deaf childhood...this is one of the best videos I have ever seen!

[@glendadinyari5703]

Pure poetry. Thanks I can't wait to share with my Deaf students.

[@MT66SS396]

almost 4 yrs old vlog! still feel more power out of it as floating around in vlogworld here and just laid on my list and still keep it going by share it up at my facebook! kissfist your vlogs as always!

[@Totsiemulti]

yeah,i support you...wow,i do understand what you said very clear. i know every deafies get frustrated or suffer. i still am deaf lady...thank you for share....

[@CarolineATorge]

Powerful and beautifully filmed!!!

[@deafdorkette86]

wonderful story. simply wonderful =)

[@AJONFILM]

Love that video, man! Simple and impressive! (covering hand on ear) DEAF POWER! Just sprayed waxes out on my shoulder. Oh well, DEAF POWER!!!

[@Olsonterp]

Fantastic Job! Andy Olson

[@BadAzzBajaRacer]

Very beautiful! I favorited your video :)

[@Kateydid18]

Wow. That was powerful.

[@omarferroni9427]

I'm italian CODA.....one word...GREAT!!!

[@audioalt]

I can feel ya through your signing.

[@MishWoreBlack]

All I can say is ........ROCK ON!

[@laurensheppard9425]

WOW WOW WOW!!!! So powerful.

[@rabbit0877]

Wow. That was pretty awesome. I'm hearing, btw. You made that story sing. :-)

[@jdavis34]

That's the spirit! =)

[@cadobee]

that was AMAZING!!!!

[@420gigi]

loved the video!! xoxo

[@bowling1973]

Good job I didn't know you the best...

[@BeautyOfASL]

please tell me u can hear Joseph. why i ask. because i make videos of me doing ASL on different kinds of songs. and u are mine inspiresiton and im totally having my fist in the air. yes i am deaf and i give my life on the line to support deafs, please keep ur words spreading as i will follow you!!!

[@pupushowlove97]

Hi, I'm deaf girl live in Melbourne, Vic, Australia . I can Sign Language Auslan in Melboure. Your Sign Language is AWESOME!!!! :D

[@AlexGonzalezenlinea]

se ve muy bueno pero no se el idioma de señas :( quiero aprender pero no e encontrado donde conocerás algún vídeo o algo para aprender??

[@shelbygrl29]

perfect!!!!!

[@deafrainbowboy75]

I love itsss!!!

[@idrandir]

LOL While that's true about the irony - here's an opportunity. There's alot to be leaned from someone's childhood by simply remaining connected to the pure visual information and not rely on a vocal interpretation to ease the pressure. What did you notice? Without knowing the vocab and grammar of ASL, what emotions did you pick up on anyway? One concept I got was that it seemed overwhelming for him in various settings. I hope you get a chance to pick up more sign along the way... : )

[@sweetbuzia]

excellently :)

[@76Krw]

P O W E R F U L ! ! ! !

[@jdavis34]

Thanks. =)

[@ocanada1973]

!!!!CHAMP!!!!!!!!!!

[@jdavis34]

You guys, thanks! =)

[@jdavis34]

Thanks, ASL8306. =)

[@jdavis34]

Thanks! Deaf/ASL Power! =)

[@vanessaquerohenriquez9336]

¿Alguien puede interpretarme lo que quiere decir? Por favor.

[@jdavis34]

You guys, thanks. =)

[@griddycarpio3612]

Deaf wow importante señas

[@carmenlohez]

within the deaf community is it only joined?, also rejected dentro de la comunidad sorda ¿solo unido?, también rechazo

[@mariaebbeskog2119]

That video was without subtitles. :-(

[@TommiBrem]

I find that to be absolutely ok. I don't understand sign language. So watching this video does make me feel left out, inadequate even. Which is a good perspective to view things from every once ina while. Without the captions I am left with my own thoughts, in a futile attempt at grasping a meaning. I rely so much on hearing, even when listening to people speaking in a foreign language, I find it much easier to "get it". Like watching an italian movie in italian, I can still follow what is going on. I am so lost here. I find this uncomfortable position to be extremely important to be in. I can only speak for myself.

[@mariaebbeskog2119]

Tommi Brem I have found out that videos on you tube are just for one sort of people. This video is just for deaf American or deaf Brittish people. Some Swedish people makes videos for both English and Swedish people. Then it is for English speaking people is has English subtitles.

[@TommiBrem]

Me being German and unable to understand sign language and still being interested in and touched by this video does sort of contradict your findings, doesn't it? One shouldn't underestimate the effort that goes into making one video for one audience. Adding audiences multiplies those efforts. I extremely appreciate everyone who makes that extra effort. But from my point of view, I don't think anyone has an obligation to make that effort.

[@mariaebbeskog2119]

Tommi Brem Well that is not the only video that is without subtitles. I have found many SWedish videos on you tube without subtitles. It's the same with English videos on youtube. The videos are just for one sort of people. In this case it's just for American or British deaf or hard of hearing people who kwows ASL or BSL. Maybe it is with English soundtrack but I can't hear English.

[@TommiBrem]

It doesn't have sound at all, which is what I find so fascinating. Which might be considered a kind of an arrogant statement from someone who is hearing. Of course I would love to be able to understand what he is saying. And the fact that I can't unless I learn his language is what I find so important. When I was a kid listening to English songs, I didn't understand a word. Which is the very reason why I started learning English properly and vigorously in the first place. I blame Bob Dylan: I wanted to know what he is saying. With sign language it's similar. When watching signed videos, I mostly turn down the volume because I want to be able / force myself to concentrate on that language.