Communication
Sometimes, people ask me how Deaf parents communicate with their children.
It's one of the questions I've been asked more than any other.
The reality in our family feels very ordinary.
We communicate every day through BSL, facial expressions, eye contact, routines, and all the little moments that make up family life.
Assumption:
"But how do Deaf parents talk to their children?"
Truth:
"We communicate every day, through BSL, expressions, and love."
What often gets missed is that communication is about far more than hearing words.
It's about connection, understanding, and being present with one another.
My children have never known communication to be limited by Deafness.
They've simply known it as family life.
What helps you feel most connected when communicating with your child or loved one?
This reflection comes from my experience as a Deaf parent. It reflects one family's reality, not every Deaf family's experience.
