A Family’s Fight for Her Future, DETERMINATION, LOVE, AND NEVER GIVING UP, My sister was born with a 70 percent hearing impairment in both ears. In the 1980s, newborns didn’t undergo hearing tests, so it wasn’t until six months later that she was diagnosed. My parents were devastated, but my father, a doctor, never wasted time on self-pity…….See complete story within the comments section
My sister was born with a 70 percent hearing impairment in both ears. In the 1980s, newborns didn’t undergo hearing tests, so it wasn’t until six months later that she was diagnosed. My parents were devastated, but my father, a doctor, never wasted time on self-pity. He had one mission: to make sure my sister could live an independent life. My parents refused to use sign language, not wanting her to feel isolated from the world. Instead, they taught her to read lips. It was a long, hard road, but their determination never wavered.
For five years, every day after work, my father would sit with my sister, placing her hand on his throat to help her feel the vibrations as he taught her to speak. My mother also gave up every opportunity for promotion to stay close and support my sister’s education. At age five, my sister finally spoke her first word. Doctors called it a rare feat, and the neighborhood was amazed. My parents continued to tutor her themselves, helping her navigate a regular school environment while teaching her everything she needed to know. It was a family effort, and little by little, she improved.
As time passed, my sister faced every challenge head-on. She worked harder than anyone else, and despite all the difficulties, she graduated with a gold medal in her master’s program. She even went on to live independently, working in a big city. She eventually met and married a man with a similar hearing impairment. Now, she balances freelance work with motherhood, never giving up on her dreams. She’s living proof that with love, determination, and courage, you can defy the odds and accomplish anything.
