CODA identity is not a service role.

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 to support access across audiences.

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CODA identity is often valued for what a child can provide, rather than who they are.

CODA identity is not a service role.

CODA identity deserves space to exist beyond responsibility.

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