Constant availability is not childhood.

Part of the CODA series – exploring identity, language, and love between Deaf parents and their hearing children.

This story is shared in BSL with English subtitles.

For some CODA children, being “on call” becomes an unspoken part of daily life.

Constant availability is not childhood.

Childhood should hold rest, not constant readiness.

This story comes from my perspective as a Deaf parent, shaped by listening to CODA voices and stories over time.