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I Am Not a Defective Hearing Person
I’m Deafblind. I teach ASL. I write. I advocate. I manage a household. I take care of the finances. And I still get treated like a broken hearing person who just hasn’t tried hard enough.
By Tracy Stinea day ago in Humans
How to Remind Yourself You're Worthy After Any Heartbreak
A break-up can affect everyone involved in it, but it can be particularly difficult for the person who did not desire it . This is because he/she may be feeling a range of negative emotions, such as sadness, anger, rejection, and betrayal. They may also be struggling to adjust to the loss of their relationship and the changes it brings to their life.
By Elaine Sihera 2 days ago in Humans
Do You Find It Hard To Say ‘I’m Sorry’?
The chief reason people find it so agonisingly difficult to simply say "I'm sorry" comes down to a deeply ingrained kind of defence mechanism: we unconsciously treat an apology as an admission of moral failure, rather than an acknowledgment of a behavioural impact.
By Elaine Sihera 3 days ago in Humans
5 Years And Going Stronger
Written by a human, for humans, always. Today is my fifth wedding anniversary. My spouse and I have been together for a number of years longer than that...
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM12 days ago in Humans
He Used to Talk About the Future. Now He Just Hands Over the Schedule.
Chen Mo set his phone to silent and placed it face down on the table. In the meeting room there were six people; five were talking. The project was three days late; the client had been cursing for forty minutes. Chen Mo waited until everyone had finished, then pushed a printed sheet of A3 paper across the table. On it was a new schedule, with three milestones marked in red. He explained nothing.
By Jin13 days ago in Humans
Lessons of Friendship
These last few years, I have learned a lot about myself and friendships. In many ways, I have learned that I am a great friend... until I ask for reciprocation. And I have learned that this is probably due to my AuDHD.
By Adora Hooper14 days ago in Humans
Bringing Iced Coffee to a Job Interview: Zero Professionalism, or Defending Your Soul?
Cover image created using an AI image generation tool (Gemini/Claude). Imagine you're the interviewer. A candidate knocks and walks in holding a cold, takeout iced coffee in one hand. How would that land with you?
By ConvoWorld14 days ago in Humans
Birthday #39 Is Almost Here
Sean Covey once said, "It's all about how you feel, not how you look." This has always been my attitude when it comes to seeing another year. Yours truly will be celebrating a birthday in exactly a month, as I'm writing this story on October 13. As you can see by the title of this story, I'll be turning 39. If you've seen any pictures of me on Vocal, most of you would say that I don't look my age and you're right. I hilariously get mistaken by some people for a high school or college student, due to my youthful appearance. Don't get me wrong. Looking young isn't a bad trait to have, but it's not like I have this extravagant secret of how I was able to maintain my appearance. So, what's on the agenda this time around? Since it'll be the final year in my 30s, I'll treat myself to preparing two of the many favorite foods I enjoy the most. Last year on my birthday, I bought myself a nice frozen dinner, a set of slices of cheesecake, and something to drink. We all know that eating out has become even more expensive that it's basically a luxury. The last time I ate out alone for my birthday was back in 2015 when I went to Red Lobster. The last place that someone took me out on my birthday was back in 2019. My friend at the time took me out to Applebee's, had a nice meal, and the staff presented me with a birthday cake. I had a wonderful time at both places, but going out to a restaurant, whether it's fast food or casual, is extremely rare.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 15 days ago in Humans
They Keep Announcing Accessibility Wins
Another week, another round of shiny accessibility announcements. The White House is still in court arguing about whether Deaf people deserve real-time access to press briefings. The FCC just released its 2026 CVAA report and politely noted that “some accessibility gaps persist,” especially with AI products, video calls, emergency services, and the multi-factor authentication that now guards half the internet. Meta is donating a thousand AI glasses in Singapore. Helen Keller Services handed out AccessAbility Awards.
By Tracy Stine18 days ago in Humans
Notes from the Mind Palace
I’m not the kind of person you understand in one sitting. Most people meet me and think they’ve got me entirely figured out within the first five minutes. They see someone loud, expressive, fast-moving, a little chaotic, and a little sharp around the edges. They look at the alternative clothes, hear the heavy music, and assume that the outer shell is the whole story. They don’t realize that’s just the surface tension. It’s the glare on top of dark water. The real story runs underneath, miles below the noise, quieter, stranger, and far more deliberate than anyone outside ever gives me credit for. If you only look at the velocity on the outside, you miss the gravity on the inside.
By Syl De'Vil19 days ago in Humans
What Causes a Man’s Midlife Crisis?
There’s a popular image of a man going through a midlife crisis: he suddenly buys a sports car, changes his wardrobe, starts going out more, or decides he needs a dramatic new career. While these stereotypes can be amusing, a midlife crisis is often about something much deeper. For many men, it can be a period of questioning their identity, relationships, achievements, and the direction their life is taking.
By AnthonyBTV22 days ago in Humans
The Execution Button No One Thinks They Pressed
The execution room light is white. A nurse inserts an IV catheter into the prisoner’s arm, tapes it down, connects the tubing to the machine, and leaves. She does not have to watch what comes next. Three officers stand at the console. Each has a button. The machine will push the drugs in sequence. First anesthesia. Then a muscle relaxant. Then potassium chloride. Only one of the three buttons is live. The live button rotates electronically. No one knows whether his button is the one.
By Jin27 days ago in Humans