What Is 'Not Being Deaf Enough'? A Day In The Life of A Deaf New Yorker

Welcome to The Share Your Light Project.
In today's episode, we follow a day in the life of deaf New Yorker, Aaron Pagan. He talks with us about his everyday experiences, what is defined as being "not deaf enough", and the challenges he face.
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Produced and directed by Morgan Brown
Edited by Marshall Cooper
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[@LongLiveHIM666]

Thank you for this video. I am hard of hearing and wear hearing aids. I was denied a chance to go to a deaf school because i wasn't deaf enough and now i struggle in my adult life trying to fit in the hearing world. Its nice to hear stories like this, make me feel less alone.

[@NiameyThomas9]

Aaron, I appreciate you being honest and transparent. My best friend is deaf and it’s not easy for her either but know that you were created on purpose! It’s hard but you can, you will! You have gotten this far for a reason don’t ever give up! Morgan please share this with him!

[@ThatDeafGirlKJ]

Aaron, as a deaf woman.. I relate to this so much. Especially being told your not deaf enough, don't sign well enough and because I have hearing aids, some people have done the 'hearing' mind thing to me aswell. I appreciate this video so much 💛💛💛

[@ricoeweaver]

Aaron, thanks for sharing your story and shedding light on such a important topic. Much love to you as you continue to make the world around you a better, more kind and patient place!

[@ngoa023]

Thank you for your inspiration and motivation! I needed to hear it. I hope more people will make more videos like this

[@BUDDA325]

Hello Aaron, you are an inspiration to many out their who struggle with alot of different disabilities. You are pushing forward with strength and confidence and the willingness to be understand. You are part of a culture people need to learn to accept and adapt too. 💪♥️🤛

[@BreaMonay]

Watched the full video, not sure how I followed you on Instagram, but I’m glad you shared this, very inspiring, what a beautiful Soul. ✨

[@luz1768]

You are such an inspiration to me! I love you!

[@HarrietShearsmith]

Oh I loved this video, fab look into your day!

[@Cypriot1alex]

Great Person 👏🏼

[@syncer3boi]

So dope!!

[@tracyacosta3579]

Aaron I thought I was the only one experiencing everything you have described. I wish some how we could communicate privately. I started losing my hearing late at the age of approximately 28. I can speak but my hearing is profound deaf. Because I can speak and not hear is a challenge. People just don't believe me. I struggle everyday of my life. I don't want pity from no one I want understanding,. That's all. However we live in a cruel world no one will understand the challenge that we go throu unless they experience it themselves. I praise you for being strong. Maybe iv not met the person that can just talk t

[@believeinmyself5047]

Hard of Hearing/Deaf Pride!!

[@TTuitasi88]

Aaron, Thank You for sharing your story💞 I’m sure it isn’t easy but you manage to push through it all and you’re a Angel for that. I will take this knowledge and use in my everyday routine. I will remember you when I encounter a deaf rather it’s in New York Pennsylvania Philadelphia or in the store. Much love and god bless you🙏🏽

[@jasperhale924]

Aaron you are an amazing person I have so much respect for you!

[@fxreignghost7521]

I respect you as a brother Aaron all the time every time ❤️

[@janetyoung4922]

Great video! You are very fortunate to grow up with a Deaf brother! 😀👍🏻

[@hozaybabyoquendo3839]

Aaron ur awesome bro, my wife is hearing impaired as well. Very inspiring

[@niam9956]

That’s my best frienddddddd 😍😍

[@livgrace5762]

This video was soooo dope (if you’re still in contact with Aaron) could you ask if he knows of any places or websites that offer free ASL classes? I’ve been trying to become fluent for awhile but, I don’t have enough money to take legitimate classes.

[@lord_vipr]

Anybody know what hat he got on ? It's fire just like this video

[@taytay9132]

Bigger city seems like it would be easier to live as deaf because you won’t seen them again after embarrassing from deaf moment. I live in a small town where everybody knows everybody and you have to face them after embarrassing moment. Some are nice to understand my struggle and some needs to take how to be nice to people class. Lol

[@kaandyyy1]

Can we talk about how fine he is? ** currently working on ASl. What sign language does he speak?

[@slowfire2]

It would have helped if you had better lighting, so we could see his signing clearly.

[@googlegoo9285]

whos here from the if the world was ending asl video

[@roda1110]

What’s his IG? I knew someone who sorta catfished me for years using him. I wasn’t dating the guy but I used to play with him on psn and we followed each other on IG, this was the face I knew until a couple years back when he just changed his whole feed to his real face. I was like WTF who is this 😂😂😂. Ive been trying to find out who this guy is for the longest. I just saw his LinkedIn Ad today.

[@christiwright2249]

What’s the guy Instagram who catfished you ?

[@iAmMrMarch]

My biggest crush on Twitter since I was like 17 . If you reading this it's (_thugken / hennessypvpi ) you're freaking dope I literally am just learning you are deaf I am in shook . I love everything about your story.

[@matthew-nt3gz]

sorry i didn't finished the 11 minute interview with a deaf New Yorker.. it was too sad for me to watch . You don't Need to appoylogize to ANYONE saying "Im Deaf"..