My superpower 🦻

Hey everyone!!
Happy bank holiday weekend! I wanted to do this video explaining more about my super power and I hope you learn something new from this 🦻🤍
Any questions please do ask in the comments!
Lots of love,
Tasha xxxxx

[@orlaghcoyne6832]

Proud of you for using your platform to share your story and show everyone that it’s a superpower not something to hold you back ❤️❤️

[@lilylilylilylol]

honestly i am so mesmerised by your superpower and already i’ve done so much research of my own, thank you for educating me even more :) you’re such a good voice for your community and we’re all so proud

[@emilywoods3337]

You’re amazing Tasha, you should be so proud of yourself for spreading awareness and telling people about your superpower, thank for you sharing your story you’re an angel 💕💕

[@annam5733]

You're an inspiration to others with a superpower and you've educated us that don't! I've been teaching myself ASL for a few months now, but since you mentioned your cochlear implant on the show I've started to research cochlear implants and watch videos about how they work and what they sound like, so thank you for educating us! Sending love from Miami

[@john5966]

you are an absolute star, and all my best wishes for you and andrew, as you both set off on a wonderful adventure, as one of the most prefect couples i have seen in many a year, thank goodness you made it back together on the show, i could not understand why all heads turned with the so called bombshells that came in, as the only bombshell was the very very handsome andrew who looked a natural looking boy with no phoney looking teeth etc, but to my delight you realised what you had was right in front of you. You are a very brave lassie, and you fought hard to get where you are now, and it is all well deserved.❤

[@christineszlobodnik7814]

my story is so similar to hers, i wear hearing aids, she wears cochlear implant. my mum found out i was deaf at 2 half years old (maybe younger, thats when i got 2 hearing aids) i grew up doing speech therapy & sign language. went to public schools. only deaf person in my family too! thank you for showing your superpower on national tv... everyone really needs to learn more about deafness & that we are also normal people! love you tasha! xoxo

[@rebeccajohnstone5935]

Loved this video Tasha! I have a cochlear implant on my left ear, I was implanted at 1yo in September 2000. I was (then) the first youngest British child to undergo the surgery. I can resonate with your feelings. Being deaf is a challenge, but I felt good knowing your time in Love Island educated everyone on deafness. Proud to be profoundly deaf 🦻🏼x

[@sophieturner411]

Tasha I had no idea how serious this is for you and all of the other members of the deaf community and I feel so informed and I think you are so amazing and I respect you for opening up and being so confident you are gorgeous inside and out

[@maddystai]

this is so eye opening. i love that you embrace it and call it your superpower! thank you for sharing your story. you’re are so amazing and talented. i love you, tasha!!! ❤️

[@Habiba1438]

You’re so strong Tasha, so proud of you for sharing this, it will help so many people and already has❤️

[@chrisshaw6704]

Honestly Tasha, that was amazing and so informative, I can now understand why Andrew says you are his inspiration and how he fell for you like he did, keep being you and ignore any negative comments x

[@swymaj02]

Come to think of it, the one thing I would reproach Love Island for is not getting much of ur experiences of being deaf being shown on TV, since it's really important for ppl to know this. It's a superpower indeed, and I wish they gave us more of that, rather than a lottodo with Gemma's Dad and all.

[@melaniepackham7054]

Thank you tasha...my granddaughter who nearly 3 has had implants for about 5 months now...and I worry about her future! As she has a hard time accepting them at the moment! But listening to you has made me understand a few things...and know now she will be okay! It's just gonna be a long road that never stops...but she is just amazing just like you xx

[@mxx1236]

How lovely. She will be absolutely fine xx

[@rhiannondoyle7388]

Love how ur using the platform you have been given to spread awareness and embrace anything that may make an individual different - this is inspiring ❤️

[@kathrynmcdonald2594]

I’m so grateful you went into such detail about it cause I genuinely find it fascinating and it’s a hard thing to understand auditory perceptions that are different from someone who was born hearing without someone with hearing loss explaining it. If you ever do another Q&A I’d be so interested to know how it’s impacted your dating life pre-love island… maybe I’m wrong but I imagine it’s not something everyone is so embracing of

[@ellaclarke8145]

We are all so proud of you! Your story is so inspiring and you are so so strong. This will help and already has helped so many people. We love you❤️

[@katieq01]

From someone who went undiagnosed with single-sided deafness until I was 17 & now living with hearing loss, I cannot thank you enough for speaking so candidly about this & raising awareness. When I first got my hearing aid, I would always make sure it was covered by leaving my hair down but not anymore. Glad to say I now wear my hearing aid with pride so I can show off my superpower🦻♥

[@beautybybecci7788]

I can only imagine how hard it must have been when you was younger , I’m so happy you embrace it now and make others in the deaf community feel heard and seen , you’re a great role model ❤️

[@seerpou]

it makes me so happy to see how confident you are today when you weren't as a kid

[@rachelcomer817]

literally love her so much, she’s so beautiful and I’m glad she’s using her platform to share her life story and she’s just so incredibly brave. I love you tash 💗💗💗

[@annacaitxx]

Tash, you're an angellll 🫶🏼 such an inspiration to me and so many others worldwide! Your comments and support to your fans means the absolute world and when I see you've commented on my post or even liked or saw my story I freak out with happiness!!! We love you so much tash! Youre an inspiration to us all gal, in so many ways🫶🏼

[@jonaprovido1099]

Thank you for this inspiring story. Sometimes it's easy to complain of the things we don't have and hearing your story should remind us to appreciate that there are others who are going through so much but still continues to be grateful and live with contentment regardless. Sending you all the love Tasha❤️❤️❤️

[@Bayleigh455]

you are an inspiration you didnt let any one in your community down

[@kevinmcallister8112]

You’re amazing! I’ve never been so mesmerised for a long video like this before, but I was here listening to ur EVERY word. Smashed it as always

[@amyfallon335]

It’s so nice to hear someone like me talk about having hearing difficulties, I needed this thank you Tasha 💛

[@taylorchamberlin6007]

I am an ENT nurse in the US. I was such a fan of you on the show but an even bigger fan now. This video is amazing. You’re so intelligent and inspiring, Tasha! Thank you for spreading awareness about this.

[@ZHM7]

How amazing you are for being so open and honest about all you’ve been through - a real role model for younger people who may be going through the same. A real love island positive contestant! Well done Tasha x

[@loishogg1098]

You and your superpower is amazing and honestly inspiring. I couldn't imagine how hard it was for you growing up and even now. You have taught me a lot just in this 1 video. Keep being you because i know its not just me thats learned so much from you, you have a whole community coming on here who will support you and listen to what you have to say. Your really special and have the most amazing personality everrrr! Love you so much

[@RachElizabethxo]

You were and still are my favourite love islander. I’m a nurse, I work on a stroke unit so don’t have much experience in cochlear implants so this was super helpful for me to understand, thank you so much. You’re incredible 💖💖

[@evaa762]

I’m in awe of you. You are so beautiful and amazing person and should be so proud of yourself for spreading awareness about your superpower. So much love and respect for you ❤️❤️

[@sophietucker3163]

You have done so much for the deaf community, we are all grateful to you Tasha! 💪🏼😁

[@elisegower1808]

You’re such an inspiration Tasha. From a person who is fully hearing, and not from the deaf community myself, I fully commend you for explaining your superpower&i listened to every word!🥰 you are amazing and never let your cochlea define you🤍🫶

[@leahewelina]

This was so insightful! I'm a hard of hearing gal and I do struggle with everyday life, but no one gives me more confidence to embrace it than you Tasha! Love you so much💓

[@joannawood664]

Tasha, you are a superwoman inside and out ❤️ You was my favourite islander from day 1, not just because of your ‘superpower’ but because how genuine and normal you are. I love this video you explained your ‘Superpower’ in great detail, you are a true ambassador to the deaf community, listening to your story was very emotional to hear and watch, but it proves what a strong, beautiful woman you are and how it doesn’t define you!!. I changed from wearing a normal hearing aid 🦻 in my twenties/thirties (which wasn’t working for me) to a BAHA (bone anchored hearing aid) back in 2018 and it’s changed my life massively 🙌🏼 wishing you Andrew all the best for your future together and you personally a very success and happy life, keep being YOU never change 💞xx

[@unfilterd-with-m0tsi]

My mum is an audiologist and I grew up with deaf friends, I am so happy that they have you to look to and relate to. Thank you for sharing your story and giving us all a bit more insight. Wish you all the best for your future xx

[@marywhite7341]

Tasha, you have truly inspired my hearing impaired daughter, Lucy. She too is a beautiful girl but lacked confidence. However, recently, since seeing you on LI her confidence has grown so much. Thank you for everything you do for the deaf community. We as a family all love you. Be happy. Mary xxx

[@hollysands8330]

This video was beautiful. To use your platform to educated people and create awareness takes courage, you should be so proud of yourself!!

[@pattyjls]

i am so beyond proud of where you've come and who've you've become. you are honestly so inspiring and such an amazing role model towards people that relate with you, and towards people that want to learn more about your journey. thank you so much for sharing this, lots of love

[@maisiebrady4653]

Tasha I love you so much I think its so strong of you to open up about your super power on TV and representing the deaf community to show it doesnt define you and to be proud of it Andrew is so sweet with you and you deserve it fav islander ever ❤

[@paulined.4971]

I understand your reactions better at the villa, and your sensitivity due to the extreme fatigue. I think you are such a strong person, take care Tash

[@emms4867]

I thought you were incredible when I saw you on love island, the confidence you have and how you don’t let your superpower stand in your way. The technology of the cochlear implant is mind blowing! So glad it has helped you so much in your life. I’m going through a few health struggles, and you are definitely inspirational for me. Keep staying true to yourself ❤️

[@sophiesid08]

I’m level 3 British Sign Language, hearing. It is so amazing to see deaf people showing everything they can do anything no matter what. I am a wheelchair user myself. It is really nice for me to see diversity on tv, regarding disability. So thank you. Thank you for being open and we should be proud of our superpowers 🤍🤍

[@LivKingsley]

You are absolutely incredible! I love how you’ve reframed what most people would call a “disability” and called it a superpower, because it really is. You’re so inspirational and it really just goes to show how strong you are as a person. ♥️ I know you talked about how sound is different for you, and I think it would be REALLY cool (if possible) if you could make a video talking/showing more about how YOU hear sound/voices. Like try and imitate how different sounds sound to you. I can’t imagine meeting someone new and having to train myself to understand them, the only possible similarity I could have is if I met someone with a really strong (maybe Russian or Irish?) accent and couldn’t understand them at first. You did everyone proud on Love Island, and have continued to do so! You’re such an amazing person and such a superhero ♥️

[@AHunt2024]

I used to work with 2 little boys (alongside a BSL interpreter) who were deaf, one was completely deaf & came from a deaf family and didn't want to wear hearing aids (he found them uncomfortable and preferred using just BSL) the other little boy came from a hearing family and had a cochlear implant but could only hear deep or very high pitched sounds. he couldn't make our voices or anything the way i saw them communicate and adapt to their surroundings and people talking to them was so incredible and the more i learned the more amazing i found it, because of everything they did. it did inspire me to start learning BSL. i think it's amazing you're so open and honest about it, and teaching hearing people about the experience of being deaf and what stuff you go through! your work and inspiration and education about it had been amazing- i'm sure you've made the deaf community very proud!

[@iTzxLeThaL]

You are one of the strongest people I have seen! You truly are an inspiration to the deaf community. Even though i’m not deaf I have so so much respect for you and I totally love your super power! You were absolutely amazing on Love island and they should feel so lucky to have you on that show! Just keep on shining because you will continuously be spreading your wings! 💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@zoegarden]

As someone who has struggled w CAPD since birth, seeing you shine on screen gave me so much hope. I loved learning more about this and I hope we begin to have more deaf/HoH representation on screen! Love u Tasha 💗

[@Alicia-vg5jj]

I had absolutely no idea how cochlear implants worked, they're amazing! Thank you so much for being so honest and sharing!

[@MsMelissaFay]

The way you made us all aware of your superpower was beautiful. And that’s what we all will call it when we see it or experience it & that’s beautiful. A true role model. Thank you for sharing x

[@kristinab6135]

I love to see this content from you. As a disabled woman I find this all very relatable and I was quite emotional watching and hearing your story. You are amazing and rock your superpower xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@nuaase7884]

Dear Tasha, I watched all of you on Love Island and you were all lovely and you and Andrew did very well. But my God, this video was so enlightening and inspirational and so feel good, it was great to see this other aspect of you and your life. Well done for being so honest and vulnerable in speaking about your challenges growing up....you will inspire so many young girls. You deserve the very best, onwards and upwards and may you and Andrew enjoy life after Love Island. Go girl....you are superwoman with many superpowers. Many hugs to you

[@brookewilliamson6688]

Tasha, thank you so much for informing us!! I started to continue learning sign language after hearing your story on the show. You were my favorite islander, and I really enjoyed watching you. You’re absolutely beautiful, genuine, and so sweet. Ilysm Tasha!!😚💘

[@ALitzenHawk]

Love you Tasha! Keep sharing and being proud of yourself and journey! You deserve all the happy things coming your way 😊😊

[@unraveluni]

you are so incredible, tasha!!! thank you for sharing your story with us. you are so inspiring. you were my absolute favorite this season and i wish you nothing but the best from here on out!!!!❤️

[@finlaymcnamara3776]

I was also born profoundly deaf from birth I don’t know exactly how you feel because I am a guy but I know how hard it is to communicate in social environments. I never watched love island but my sister told me that there was a deaf person on the show and I decided to watch it and I was amazed at how you revealed your superpower and it gave me confidence to be a more loud and confident person. So thank you for changing my life forever and giving me the confidence to be a better person and not care what other people think of our superpower ❤️❤️

[@jerriefreem285]

You have a great Superpower. Share your power . Great example for all.

[@marnzofficial1786]

This is absolutely amazing! As someone who has two superpowers, this is so inspiring and I love your confidence and personality! Thank you Tasha ❤

[@ninimem]

Thank you for sharing your superpower with us! You’re a gorgeous girl inside and out and i just can’t wait to watch you on your beautiful journey ❤️🫶🏻

[@lizzy6970]

Girl I gotta give it to you, this was SUCH an interesting video to watch. I’m genuinely fascinated by how cool your implant works. You are so brave and beautiful for speaking on it too. Lots of love x

[@ashleyrobinson7989]

What an inspiring video - well done for doing this. You were always my favourite in the Villa and you have reinforced that since leaving. You have elegance, intelligence, passion and great empathy. What a fantastic role model for young people today! Well done!

[@susanhallen2787]

I’m so grateful for you to bring awareness to the rest of the world about how the cochlear implant works and how it was growing up. I am so happy that you’ve gained the strength to get the word out there and to even accept you for exactly who you are. So many people struggle with this for one reason or another and it’s a powerful message. I love that you are using your fame to educate and represent, keep up the good work!

[@dionnevantgoor6366]

I’m so happy to see someone like me on television, showing a CI is not a fixing implant, it’s not only about hearing, it’s a part of who you are.. Thank you Tasha for standing up and out and be a rolemodel for young girls and boys and showing them they are unique, special and so worth to grow up and follow their dreams! ❤️

[@nicolechristie9225]

honestly tasha you are so pretty and Andrew is so lucky to have you

[@maisiebrydon8705]

Tash I’m so glad that you have the confidence to talk about your superpower. You are so brave and has inspired so many young children out there who has to wear cochlear implants. You were my favourite islander from day 1 and you and Andrew are perfect for each other. I now understand why Andrew felt the way he does for you because you actully deserve someone like Andrew. Keep being you. Love you tash xxx ♾💗

[@sarahadjei6167]

Wow Tasha, well done!! I can't imagine not having my hearing. So proud of all of you( in the deaf community). I'm supporting you all the way! 🙃.

[@elainecidtorres3470]

Superpower for a superwoman.. U are such an amazing role model an inspiration, ur positivity about ur super power is outstanding and you will help so many struggling. Role model queen, u deserve all the happiness in the world and know I hope u can see why u have this superpower... Everything happens for a reason and u have a platform now to educate, support, help and fly the flag. Best of luck to you and Andrew such a beautiful couple, u are really like a real life princess with ur Prince charming x

[@ayshaahmedx]

I’m partially sighted and you being on Love Island and being so open and honest and been so comforting so thank you!!!!!

[@ravenmartin682]

Hey Tasha. I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in Sept. of 2021. Our situations are different but you have made me feel more confident about my daily struggles. Like you said how alot of people think the cochlear implant is a quick fix, most people are uneducated on diabetes and think all you have to do is just not eat sugar and thats not true at all so i relate to that. thank you for sharing. love from USA

[@NYAM96]

hi Tasha, I'm 26 and I'm a speech therapist, this was super interesting! Thank you for spreading awareness

[@jesswallace9302]

Love this video! Your journey is so inspiring. Well done for raising awareness and good luck with all your future plans, Tasha. I have a disability - very different to yours - so it makes me so proud watching someone passionately wanting to help and educate others about these things

[@Layan_alruwayeh]

You are so beautiful and ur super power makes u so unique ur such a strong person for doing this and I’m so proud of u and I want u to know we love u so much💗💗💗

[@laura-je7qm]

I love that you are using your platform to educate people ❤️❤️ I hope that with your influence things can change for the deaf community. I hope and pray one day that sign language is taught in schools so no one is ever cut off from communicating with people ever again. You seem beautiful inside and out Tasha. All the best for the future ❤️❤️❤️❤️ you should be so proud of yourself. Ps you and Andrew were my winners

[@misharae5184]

You go girl!!! You are amazing.!!!! I had a hearing aid in high school (I’m hearing impaired not entirely deaf) and was SO ashamed to wear it and when people would ask me what the eff was in my ear, I would take it out. I was so embarrassed that one day someone asked what it was and I took it out, binned it, and pretended I had lost it and I could hear fine. I look back now and I’m the same as you like whyyyyyyy would I be like that. You are spreading awareness and I hope teenagers feel empowered by you telling your story and just being beautiful inside and out 🌹🌹🌹

[@beckydenton5841]

I relate to this so much. I wear hearing aids in both ears (hearing impaired not deaf) but in school i was bullied by students and teacher just never seemed to understand. Im still not confident wearing my hearing aids as i have never had anyone around me that has hearing aids.

[@misharae5184]

@@beckydenton5841 I know I am just managing without hearing aids and have done for years, the fatigue and tiredness is real and tbh I’ve never thought it was Tasha has made me feel empowered to go back and see a specialist before it gets really bad when I’m older

[@gillianball1902]

What a lovely girl you are and such an inspiration to not only the deaf community but to all young people, I watched you on love island (im 70 lol) and was rooting for you from day one before you revealed your super power. Stay just as you are , your a beautiful girl inside and out . Good luck to both you and Andrew 😊

[@cherylpalmer6777]

You should be proud of how much you are doing for the deaf community! Sometimes we take for the granted the little things in life but this is so inspiring! Keep doing what you're doing, your superpower is amazing!

[@Suzy987]

Can't believe how much I've just learned about this, I naively had no idea it was so complicated or how hard it must have been for you. Proud of you 👏🏼

[@annacansdale226]

You’re such a strong woman! You articulated the challenges of growing up with a hearing impairment really well and I’m sure you’ll empower a generation of little boys and girls in a similar situation to you! Really interesting to hear how it works and your experience of having to learn to hear again and how it’s so different listening with a cochlear implants. Stay strong girl, you’re amazing 🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@traceythomas1089]

I am honestly in awe of you. My daughter was born profoundly Deaf, which lead me to BSL I went on to communicate for deaf children in a mainstream school I did all of my exams ending up with BSL NVQ L 6, and I worked with children for 23 years. My daughter is now 39 and has her own family. I will send a link to the school for our pupils to watch and I will also show my new work place your video. I followed your journey in love island and since found you on KZbin and will continue to support you in anything you do. Tracey x

[@jadecahill2556]

Thanks for being such an inspiration to so many young people and helping people be aware of your super power . Love you Tash!!!!

[@juliekilsby4317]

I agree x

[@ihssanmousili5329]

You’re amazing Tasha, so inspirational, I do have my superpower myself and what I like the most is like what you’ve said about sleeping

[@jess5089]

I love how she is using her platform to spread her superpower and just inspire others she is honestly the best

[@Sarah-tb5mu]

You are so inspiring Tasha, I love everything about you! You are so kind, smart, funny and amazing for teaching everyone about your superpower. Keep it up girl we're all rooting for you

[@user-db2yb3gm4i]

I never comment but I just think you're so special and that it's great that you are speaking on this. I genuinely am amazed at how you handled yourself on international television

[@beverlymaribel5529]

Tasha, you are amazinggg. You inspire me and others to follow our dreams no matter what disabilities we have. Thank you so much. Keep being you. Beautiful and humble. Sending love from New York.

[@juliecharmer9751]

You are a beautiful person inside and out. My son struggled with his hearing but he was not totally deaf and it is hard whilst growing up and like you attended "normal" School but with that came bullying... he overcame it and like you he has turned into the most wonderful human being. Well Done Tasha x

[@StylesByLovey]

You explained crystal clear. Wow yiu handled yourself so well x

[@sophiaaandahl8415]

I love that you use the word superpower instead of disability. I’ve started using it too! I have an autoimmune disease which is very different but I do face daily challenges and ableism. You’re such an inspiration. Thank you!

[@JoyceFons]

She’s seriously such a sweetheart, Absolutely love her confidence. Her and Indiyah were my favs so proud of them.

[@Canon285]

Tasha this is so brave I would usually say that I feel bad for you but I now see that you are one of the bravest people ever and I'm so proud of you continue to inspire others❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KelseyvanNijnatten]

Since I saw you for the first time on love island I already done so much research about your superpower. You’re so strong and such a power woman 💗

[@toniabiodun124]

Think this is a video I needed to see. So empowering and makes me grateful for the little things. Also love the necklace!

[@thiabaniang6056]

Tasha you are an inspiration to many people out there. Loved watching you on love island. My daughter is born deaf and she also has cochleaimplantat. You have done a good job representing the deaf community. Thank you for being you. Love all the way from Sweden❤️😍

[@michelebaldey3214]

Supporting you all the way in telling your story !! Young people need this from you, great role model. Go Tasha

[@liv5606]

Tasha you are so strong and so incredible! I have a different superpower (chronic migraines and some other stuff) and you have really changed my perspective on my own. So thank you! You are affecting so many more people than you probably even know💗

[@lolalee2322]

Honestly we are all so proud of you I think everyone needs a role model like you are so brave we love your superpower ❤️❤️

[@BlueWhale5155]

Ive never known how an implant worked until this video. This was super informative and very entertaining. Absolutely loved you on love island and will be watching your KZbin :)

[@himarktuan]

i’m so glad you made this video, it’s so interesting to learn about superpowers like this because you’re right we’re never really educated growing up and i wish we were because i think it’s so important to understand and accommodate to everyone we meet in life :’) im so proud of you tasha and i wish you all the best!!!! gonna support you so much

[@betsyflintsmith1549]

I'm deaf in one ear (and have been completely before) and was fascinated to hear more about your experiences and the community, Even on a small scale I can understand some of what you were saying in my own life and thank you for pushing the good fight!

[@carlaburns1370]

So inspirational my son has cochlear implants as your self was born deaf such a struggle for him with school lot of people have no idea or understanding what cochlear is how they work or how it effects the learning journey. You inspire and show young children that they can achieve anything and not to feel different❤️

[@Ava_Start]

It’s so good that you are sharing your story. I know someone who has a cochlear implant so I understand how hard it can be. So well done

[@summerpoppy3716]

This is an amazing way of explaining it Tasha !💖 I am partially deaf and you’ve made me feel so much more comfortable and confident with it, you’ve really helped me so much Tasha, you are amazing never forget that💖💖