I decided to tell my deaf story short. I left out a few details and of course I was nervous so I repeated myself a lot and messed up a little with my signs.
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@BSLCharlie7 жыл бұрын
I'm partially deaf too! It's so inspiring hearing your story
@olivedog18807 жыл бұрын
ur so beautiful! u have a calming voice
@MadamXMedusa7 жыл бұрын
your voice is really cute 😂 is that weird to say 😛 you have such a sweet voice or something. youre so pretty too 😊 Im learning asl at the moment so i love watching videos of people talking about being deaf and stuff.
@eclipsemoon70927 жыл бұрын
youwhutmatex Im glad you like deaf people I go to a hearing school and the boys there are horrible they would ask me a question and I would answer then they would shout WHAT WHAT DID YOU.SAY I get embarressed and yeah
@MadamXMedusa7 жыл бұрын
Eclipse Moon awwh that's so horrible 😭 don't mind them stupid boys. Some people are just cruel but don't ever let anyone get to you ❤ we are all the same 😘😘
@eclipsemoon70927 жыл бұрын
youwhutmatex Thanks very much :-) you made my day
@MadamXMedusa7 жыл бұрын
awwh yay I'm so glad I could do that ❤❤
@chubbybunny98837 жыл бұрын
Eclipse Moon she didn't mean u DUHH
@reneraya36894 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy watching your videos. I'm hard of hearing and learning ASL. Your signing speed is just right for helping me develop my receptive skills at this point in my learning. Please make more. I admire your bravery for making what you've made so far.
@aricmackenthun12067 жыл бұрын
She is a very beautiful young woman. I wish her nothing but the very best for her life.
@nothavingfun37 жыл бұрын
What a brave and beautiful young woman you are. We all feel awkward at different times and situations in our lives. Be blessed!
@rebeccaandres95275 жыл бұрын
Ella, you are such an amazing and inspirational person. You have inspired me with your story and I am so happy I watched this video.
@dinahestes52137 жыл бұрын
Your story touched me! Keep up and I know you will be happy in your new world!
@sarahcervantes74617 жыл бұрын
i loved hearing your voice and hearing your story... i dated someone who was hard of hearing and he spoke just the same way. It was something that made him so unique and i loved it so much. we lost touch and it's been hard for me since I've been trying to get a hold of him and haven't been able to. Thanks for being so confident and keep shining!
@cherishbenge48666 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you put yourself out here on KZbin. I was also born premature. I had a lot of ear infections as a baby. I have had countless surgeries on my ears. My bones in my left ear have deteriorated away. I've had donor bones & prosthesis but lost my left ear nerve & hearing completely a few years back. I've been trying to learn sign. I'm not around it daily so it is hard to retain it. I hope you keep on doing videos signing & speaking. It helps so much. 😊
@ShiOrYeh7 жыл бұрын
thank you for your story! I'm also HoH and my hearing is starting to go down more lately, so it's encouraging to hear a positive story here. you're so cute, keep up the good work!
@WayOverBooked8 жыл бұрын
One of the first friends I ever had (we are still friends, we are both 20/21 years old now and have been friends since 1st grade) is very very deaf. I think he told me once 95% in one ear and 100% in the other. Congrats on posting the video! It's very interesting to hear about, deaf culture that is. :)
@sparrow_mae32217 жыл бұрын
It's amazing you can put all this out there you are a inspiration to lots of people I am sure
@mellisawilson6 жыл бұрын
I just came across your video. And wow! So amazing. I’m sorry I can’t relate but you are so brave. You are so strong. And I want to learn sign language! I would love to see some more videos maybe on some signs? You’re beautiful! And you will inspire so many other people.❤️❤️
@kahealaninakoa59217 жыл бұрын
Your video is awesome 🙌🏼That sucks you were bullied . I'm hearing , I've had a friend during my childhood that was deaf , a friend in high school that was hard of hearing - he didn't sign , my best friend her sister is deaf in one ear and going slowly deaf in the other ear .. so I'm enrolled in college to learn proper ASL. Kids are cruel but never be nervous of who you are . I love this video .
@stephlovesmusic31675 жыл бұрын
You’re so pretty and your voice is adorable 😍. Also I have been interested in ASL and the deaf community for a while.Sorry to hear about some of your experiences. Thanks for sharing your story
@kaycewow65205 жыл бұрын
I am a freshman in high school, and I’m taking ASL this year, and I think it is a beautiful language and culture, I’m honored just to get a taste of the beautiful Deaf culture, I absolutely love it, I love getting to learn about it and I love to be a part of it, even though I’m not deaf I am still honored to be able to learn about it. I love it and I think it is beautiful
@aricmackenthun12067 жыл бұрын
Hey Ella. You are such a beautiful young woman. I really wish you nothing but the very best for the rest of your life.
@sarahtarr29877 жыл бұрын
Your voice is so relaxing and I just love it!
@natachafequiere89847 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story I am newly deaf and hope to one day become an inspiration to some one as you are to me.
@aricmackenthun12067 жыл бұрын
you are such an inspirational young lady. I hope that you achieve anything and everything that you set your mind to. I wish you all the best for you.
@aricmackenthun12067 жыл бұрын
your very welcome. You are a very beautiful young lady and I wish you nothing but the best for you in the future.
@Queen897 жыл бұрын
I loved hearing your story!! Your such a beautiful young lady! I know ASL but it's hard to get into the deaf community. xox new sub!
@SilverScreenJean6 жыл бұрын
Loved this video. So sorry about the bullying. Glad you are in a great place now and you seem happy! HUGS from someone seriously HOH! Xoxo
@amadmavworld7 жыл бұрын
You sign very well. Glad to meet you. I have Auditory Processing Disorder.
@Ridiculousnessness7 жыл бұрын
your a beautiful girl idk why someone wouldn't want to be your friend you are a amazing person
@aricmackenthun12067 жыл бұрын
Hey, I wish you nothing but the best for your future. I hope you achieve anything and everything that you want to. Good luck with everything.
@ellebray7 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm currently learning Australian sign language so can appreciate how hard it must have been to teach yourself!! And... all of us are a little awkward. Don't worry about that!
@sarkyfarky86795 жыл бұрын
hello 'open book' Michella! I loved your video and wish you well. I loved the fact that you are so comfortable in your school for deaf and blind students. In England we have so much integration - where school children previously had the option of specialist schools. I have seen deaf children struggling miserably in 'mainstream' schools - and clearly not getting the amount of specialist help that would help them gain a far higher standard of education. Good luck with developing your confidence in signing. You also have the advantage of lovely clear speech. Win, win!
@heavenkleinschmidt63404 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, can I be your friend! You act so mature and just watching you sign and talking you sound so genuine!
@heavenkleinschmidt63404 жыл бұрын
@Brianna Marie I know 😄 I really like your signing and you act mature and watching you sign and talking I can tell you are genuine!
@nickshasteen62787 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making the video and sharing your story. For what it's worth I don't think you are awkward at all. I am a very awkward person myself :P Anyways, I'm glad your life changed so much from switching to a school for the deaf. You don't realize how much bullying really effects your life. Keep doing what you're doing and I hope things continue to go well for you.
@hellerwise6 жыл бұрын
I work at a school & they have DHH I'm learning ASL & I think what ur doing is great! Keep up the good work!!!
@MsMichelle0267 жыл бұрын
First video I've seen of you and think I'll be hanging out learning more about sign language and the life styke
@ghostkat7 жыл бұрын
That's amazing. (Assuming you're hearing) It's always great to see hearing people taking genuine interest in our culture :)
@jaimemelo75117 жыл бұрын
Thank you for telling us your experience, I enjoyed it.
@anitavaughn19685 жыл бұрын
I have hearing loss and am learning ASL. i love your channel.
@liasimms13395 жыл бұрын
You are not awkward and l’m deaf and l have coacher and hearing . My life is good amazing without awkward deaf . Also you are soooo amazing deaf and l’m deaf too . ❣️
@lizabethshelberg88357 жыл бұрын
Ella you are so beautiful ! Even though going to a hearing school was a bad experience socially there is one thing I can see that is very positive. Your English is perfect! I think the biggest misconception that hearing people have about deaf culture is that they think ASL is English only spoken with your hands. Even though ASL uses English words and it's spelling it is an entirely differently language. The grammar is entirely different . I am very interested in bridging the gap between deaf and hearing people! if deaf people would learn more English and hearing people would learn more ASL we can bridge that gap. Ella you have the best of both worlds! I wish you the best!
@susienash46987 жыл бұрын
I'm hard of hearing in one ear so I love people who have to convidece to speak about it
@NikkiScatch846 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story!
@NiyaClark17 жыл бұрын
I am in 6th grade and teaching myself asl because i have deaf bffs and dead friends. There are about 20 that goes to my school! They all communicate very well.
@ghostkat7 жыл бұрын
Omg that's awesome to hear! I'm hard of hearing, but I have no one in my school (we don't have an ASL program either)
@jubey49007 жыл бұрын
I've been learning ASL since last year but just as a thing to do when i got bored. I've started learning it seriously in secret ever since i met my best friend. She was born with one ear and will most likely go deaf so i took on the challenge and have been learning everyday for at least an hour for 4 months
@jenniferlynn49617 жыл бұрын
Sweetheart, you're not awkward, you're you! That's pretty awesome!
@ameldagaspard80334 жыл бұрын
I’m very happy to see your video and I’m also hard of hearing and I need to learn sing language but it makes me nervous but I’m gonna start soon thank you for the information enjoy
@grnicholas014 жыл бұрын
OMG Honey you are so cute and adorable you will be awesome in this world !!! live your life to the fullest! YOUR AWESOME AND SO CUTE!!!! ADORABLE!
@jwillisbarrie7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I am Deaf and growing up know about the bullying.
@somegirlyoumet7 жыл бұрын
You are an amazing inspiration. (:
@mitchmitchell3262 жыл бұрын
I need to get on ASL quick. It's seems all the beauties are deaf. You're awesome and don't apologize for anything. When you think you're being awkward...you're not, you're being real. Fake people are awkward.
@MMiel-mv2pt6 жыл бұрын
You're so awesome!
@LG-eq4pb7 жыл бұрын
Hey Ella (and Micha, as you propably will read that as well ;) ) from a random stranger in the internet. I just found your video here because I was interested in hearing about other peoples lifes, especially if they I am not able to perceive the world the way they do, and after looking some of your other videos I am pretty interested in what you guys will be up to in the future. And you discreibed yourselves as "awkward" and I would not say so, it is just diferrent, as there are no two people who are the same, but that is what makes us human. Well, I shouldn't get to deep into talking casually here. Anyway, just wanted to say you two are interesting people with a propably very different life to what I have and you aren't awkward to me ;)
@prashanthkumar80017 жыл бұрын
God bless you my dear, Be happy
@Mastergymnast17 жыл бұрын
thank you so much. you are inspiring
@marianindhya45217 жыл бұрын
Keep the spirit, you have me as a friend even though far away. Nice to meet you..
@aarondelgado34218 жыл бұрын
That's great you wanted to share some of your experiences being deaf. It is totally great you are attending a school for the deaf and blind because this way, you can easily use sign language to understand 100% of what is being said. Unfortunately, for many deaf people, they are forced to go through many things/methods to become "hearing" at the wishes of their parent(s). Too many hearing people don't realize the disadvantages of forcing their child(ren) to go through oral methods, etc. I have a couple of questions for you. Do your family (parents, siblings, extended relatives) know sign language? Once you and/or your parents knew of your predicament of your hearing loss, how did you all find out about the school for the deaf/blind?
@shelbyjohnson14847 жыл бұрын
for those who are still in high school and u get the chance to take a asl class I highly recommend it. it is a great language to learn I am now in my sec year of asl class and love it❤
@davegardner25787 жыл бұрын
AI too am having a hard time feeling like I am somewhere between two worlds and don't fit in either. I'm 75 years old and there in no deaf people around me, I wear hearing aids but get very vexed when hearing people all talk at once or when speaking they turn their heads and I can no longer hear. It is hard and I need someone to sign with in order to gain ability to read sign faster .thankyou for sharing here it helps
@crps.amps.fighter21247 жыл бұрын
You are gorgeous and I'm jealous of your voice
@daniellerathbun26504 жыл бұрын
You never have to apologize for signing or not signing. Just do You. ❤
@graciehalpin7264 жыл бұрын
Who else has one of those stories back when they first got their hearing aids and thought they were going crazy XD I remember going through the house with my grandma (We both got ours at the same time and she's my best friend) And just naming all the things that made noise XD The A/C was the hardest one to figure out where it was coming from cause it was always on (It was summer) so we just thought the hearing aids were annoying and didnt wear them unless we wanted to go out in public or socialize, It took us awhile to figure out that the noise went away when we stepped out of the house
@AmberTwohig7 жыл бұрын
you and micha are so adorable couple i support you both who u are :)
@mickyblusher98097 жыл бұрын
This is awsome I'm hearing but I know sign language but not so good at reading it so your videos are helping me with reading it thanks
@mmariarose6 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing! i'm learning ASL myself
@jaydenerickson44006 жыл бұрын
Your voice sounds great and I know that your can’t really hear your voice but it’s great and there not a lot of notice in the background so your good
@earthandfire48407 жыл бұрын
You dont look awkward! Just found you! Happy I did
@carlasmith51807 жыл бұрын
I'm deaf sometimes things get hard to hear so that is way I use a 2 hearing aids and I have a assistant to help me because I'm 2 years behind everyone else you sound a very person and you speak extremely well I wish I could talk like you 🙂
@79ARP065 жыл бұрын
Im hard of hearing aswell 🤟🏼 im homechooled dued to bullys i have no idea but like it felt like i was ashamed of myself, everyone treated me differently i got depression and anxiety/panic attack Now since im homeschooled im started to be happy and using my hearing aid without being ashamed 😀🤟🏼
@JaimeSouzaSURDO777 жыл бұрын
Hi dear friend ELLA,, I´m a deaf brazilian in Brazil.. I like your video, is very beautiful... I understand you is perfectly... I pray you and God blessed you!... kisses...
@0nsid34 жыл бұрын
I love your shirt!
@MsPromoter096 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@jwillisbarrie7 жыл бұрын
I remember being nervous 15 years ago when I started signing.
@stxlla.skills76277 жыл бұрын
I'm learning bsl ATM and it helps because I have so many deaf friends❤️
@RatsPicklesandMusic7 жыл бұрын
Hi! I am hearing, but I want to learn ASL. I already know a lot of signs, but since I am not fluent and don't know how to do proper ASL sentence structure, I always chicken out of signing. Do you know how to do full-blown fluent ASL with the non-English word order yet? Do you usually speak while you sign? Do you think many deaf people would give me a hard time if I signed in English word order? If you read this ans answer my questions, thanks a bunch! I don't have any deaf friends to talk to, really, but I do get deaf customers at my deli job here and there.
@RatsPicklesandMusic7 жыл бұрын
Ella Kidd Thank you so much for your response! I will definitely try to work on my signing confidence! :)
@mariatapia137 жыл бұрын
RatsPicklesandMusic I am hearing to and I've always been I terested in learning ASL and I didn't get that chance until my sophomore year in college and I'm getting better.i just need more confidence c:
@mariatapia137 жыл бұрын
*interested
@RatsPicklesandMusic7 жыл бұрын
Yup! Confidence is so difficult to have when it comes to signing!
@somegirlyoumet7 жыл бұрын
I am in the same situation that you are and I'm almost certain that the deaf won't judge you if you sign something wrong aha, they will probably just be a little bit confused
@ellagamz13267 жыл бұрын
I'm part death so I know how u feel but I don't know sign language and the bit with the hearing aids for me I loved it 2
@lilyrubycoralmolina59717 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you're happy at a deaf school, I have been mainstreamed by whole life and learned both to speak english and ASL. For that I was grateful I could communicate to anyone I chose to. I had some deaf friends who recently transferred to a deaf school and I'm glad for them but I chose to stay. Is that bad?
@problemchild81435 жыл бұрын
I am turning 17 & I have always had a hard time with hearing but my mom didn't believe me growing up. About 6 months ago I finally convinced her to take me to see an audiologist because it was really affecting my schoolwork. Turns out I have a degenerative type of hearing loss. It is genetic and I got it from my father's side of the family, who we don't know. The doctor estimated with how aggressive mine is that I will be 100% deaf by the time I'm in my mid-20's. I'm trying to learn sign language but it's hard because my mom is still pretty much in denial so she is making it difficult. But next month we will be looking into some hearing aids that my audiologist thinks might be able to help for a little bit.
@adel67694 жыл бұрын
i just love u so much omg❤️ my question is why are u so cute❤️😂
@neisanland25037 жыл бұрын
I used to be fluent in Portugese SignLanguage, then i came to Canada and they didn't have a hearing school students together with deaf school students like in Portugal. in Canada they wanted to put me in a only deaf school and i would not be talking. so i refused. i dont want to lose speech as my mom taught me since i was born. i speak very well to the point people don't think im hard of hearing but i am. i wish i could use sign language but i haven't used it for 8 years and so i've lost it pretty much all. the only thing i've been doing to keep me in the Language world is learning vocal Language, so i know Portugese, Spanish, English and i'm learning Japanese.
@TheBlue5sea6 жыл бұрын
The world is full of expression The world is full of your voice The would is not alone with you The world is beautiful What have you leaned experiences and expect expect yourself :) I was born deaf too
@samanthajanesmith77227 жыл бұрын
this girl is amazing
@asmaarafiaiidrissi44237 жыл бұрын
i love the ASL. am not deaf but strat being interested by learning and have some Deaf friends. just figure out that would be a great to know something really different
@1lightdweller7 жыл бұрын
Touching story. You say you taught yourself ASL? I've been watching Bill Vicker's videos, but it seems painfully slow. You were however easy to follow for me, about 90%, so I guess I'm learning. Old dogs can learn new tricks, given enough time. Anyway, I'm happy for you that things are going well for you. Post more. It helps to see the signs along with the spoken word. Not too many do this.
@jenniferdearing6999 Жыл бұрын
I know sing to. You joy your life and you a beautiful woman.
@torreyculbertson47137 жыл бұрын
Hello! I just wanted to say you are so cute, and such an inspiration! Keep being and amazing person. I have a quick question, do you watch movies? If so, do you read lips if there are no subtitles? Also, what do you think when you see dancing but can't hear the music? Anyways, I hope you have a wonderful day!!
@WitchKrysta997 жыл бұрын
Hi! I am deaf. Full of deaf. I understand how you feel when you are nervous. Same as me, I did the same in High School. But I tried my best.
@Kaeinlya7 жыл бұрын
As soon as she mentioned the cat, it started making noises.
@thomas-allen7 жыл бұрын
you speak really well for being deaf. My friend is deaf and he has no speech.
@balintbalint56885 жыл бұрын
Your voice so good
@justinoclaire68067 жыл бұрын
your awesome!!!!
@niamhfoster91767 жыл бұрын
hopefuly u get your hearing back hopefuly☺☺☺☺😁😁👍👍👍stay strong💪💪
@thedon87457 жыл бұрын
wow you look amazing
@augurkenpot7 жыл бұрын
Hi Ella, as a industrtial design student I decided to do a project for people with hearing loss. I think it's great that you share your experiences, and glad to hear that you found a good place in school. Keep up the positive spirit. :) I was wondering if you would like to comment on my project. The product idea is a based on stylish spectacles that have a small screen, microphone and speaker; the glasses would be linked to your smartphone that runs the software. How it works: speech is picked up by the microphone, and converted by your phone into text which is directly displayed in the glasses. By this I aim to make communication more direct and enable people to have eye contact while doing so. In what way do you think such a concept enables you to do things more easily in life? If you don't not like this idea, I'm also curious for your opinion. Cheers :)
@verticalexperz3i4266 жыл бұрын
Great video
@robertrp37576 жыл бұрын
You did Brilliantly. I speak British Sign Language (BSL), how do you find it talking to other people from outside of the American Sign Language (ASL) People?? I’m not deaf myself but I learned from my cousin and deaf children who speak Makaton.
@JohnCunningham19997 жыл бұрын
u know sometimes i wish i was deaf
@raelynnwassenaar33897 жыл бұрын
Hey, I love your video! I want to learn ASL too because (and this may sound a bit funny) i want to work with kids who are hard-hearing/deaf. I know that as a hearing person it is difficult to get a job like that and it would be difficult for me because i like to talk hahah. But i want to try at least. I want to make a difference in the world and if that is the way to do so then i would be glad. People who are a bit different have the same rights as people "who fit in society". I want to cooperate with that. How did you cope with being hard-hearing in a normal hearing family? And how did they cope with it? Love to hear the answer. Lots of love, Wolflover18 xxx
@aricmackenthun12067 жыл бұрын
hey michella you are such a beautiful young woman. I wish you and your boyfriend nothing but the very best for you in the future.
@ashleyunknown54036 жыл бұрын
hola! I am profound deaf myself and i have cochlear and hearing aid which help me to hear. i am the only deaf child in my family which kinda make it hard for me to understand since they dont use ASL but i go to school for the deaf in Pittsburgh
@jyhannahkaynetamiroy82927 жыл бұрын
oh ! i love deaf because,they are so very friendly but,i don't know how is that sign.all i know is sign letters of a deaf and if they dont understand they will ask to their classmates .hehehe i love them so much.! i miss my friends.deaf friends. :-(
@Kicks0017 жыл бұрын
Since you like answering questions, I've got some for you. I'm fairly new to sign language. Like you did, I am learning on my own. I use internet learning aids and a couple of books. I joined a couple of ASL Facebook groups. Often I see discussions about ASL vs PSE. Since you are talking here in proper English grammer, are you signing the same in PSE? Is that how you sign with other deaf people or do you follow ASL grammer rules?
@michellashow31127 жыл бұрын
Kicks001 ella doesnt come o here very often so i hope she doesnt mind me answering her question for you. for the most part she uses PSE for those of us that are hearing. but for those that are deaf she uses ASL. i can't really go into detail but hopefully she sees this and can answer your question better. -Micha
@ghostkat7 жыл бұрын
Hi! I know I'm not Ella, but I am hard of hearing and a part of the deaf community. It's fantastic that you want to learn! Just a word of advice- books are great, but be careful with online resources. I've experienced myself and have had other people tell me that sometimes they're not so great. I'm not sure which ones you're using, but just to let you know. But yeah, there is always a ton of discussion about ASL, PSE, and SEE. (PSE is Pidgin Signed English, and SEE is Signed Exact English). To answer your questions, the Sign Language she is using is honestly a mixture of all three. Most deaf/HOH people sign with ASL, meaning they don't use proper English grammar. Also, PSE and SEE are both unofficial Sign Language, well, languages. So yes, we follow ASL "grammar" rules, for lack of better phrase. If you want to know more about what that means, you can either look it up or message me on Twitter @amorhalsey. Good luck! :)
@trinitypackett52807 жыл бұрын
i'm hard hearing and i know some asl. i go to a hearing school and no one knows asl. no one i know knows asl. i have no time to learn some. any advice?
@angelicasancheezy7 жыл бұрын
what do you think about deaf and hearing relationships
@abby58357 жыл бұрын
hi, i'm trying to learn sign language and i was just wondering, would she be signing in asl or pse?