Reading & Stories
Sometimes, people assume stories need to be spoken to be shared.
Some of my favourite memories with my children involve books, stories, and time spent together.
The experience may look different from what people expect, but the connection is the same.
Assumption:
"Deaf parents can't read bedtime stories aloud."
Truth:
"Stories don't depend on voice to be understood or enjoyed."
What often gets missed is that storytelling is about far more than words.
It's about imagination, expression, interaction, and sharing a moment together.
In our home, stories come alive through BSL, facial expressions, pictures, and conversation.
Being Deaf has never stopped me from sharing stories with my children.
It has simply shaped the way those stories are told.
What kind of stories do you love sharing with your children?
This reflection comes from my experience as a Deaf parent. It reflects one family's reality, not every Deaf family's experience.
