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Deafened Whisperer

Articles adjusting to late-deafness and how a family responds with sign language tutorials.

A Friend Shares

Posted on September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 by Lois Maroney, LMHC

When a person becomes deaf later in life, previously formed friendships are impacted. Sometimes these friendships survive and sometimes they… Read more A Friend Shares

Making It Work

Posted on September 12, 2019September 12, 2019 by Lois Maroney, LMHC

When late-deafness happens in a marriage, it requires a lot of hard work. Communication is a shared responsibility.  I know… Read more Making It Work

Sara’s Dad Shares, As He Phrases It, “siNGing & siGNing”

Posted on July 26, 2019July 31, 2019 by Lois Maroney, LMHC

I recently received an email from my daughter in-law, Sara.  The email contained an article her father wrote for deafenedwhisperer.com.… Read more Sara’s Dad Shares, As He Phrases It, “siNGing & siGNing”

Making it Easy and Fun!

Posted on July 8, 2019July 31, 2019 by Lois Maroney, LMHC

I first started learning Russian when I was in 7th grade.  Little did I know the profound influence the decision… Read more Making it Easy and Fun!

A Sister Shares

Posted on February 13, 2019July 31, 2019 by Lois Maroney, LMHC

On a recent visit, a sister sat down at the computer and shared her journey in learning sign language.  She… Read more A Sister Shares

Existentialism

Posted on January 22, 2019March 5, 2019 by Lois Maroney, LMHC

One of my favorite things to do when I was struggling with becoming deaf was to read books that offered… Read more Existentialism

Finding Your Style

Posted on July 1, 2018March 5, 2019 by Lois Maroney, LMHC

Sometimes one English word can have many different signs.  I remember going to an event that had many people there… Read more Finding Your Style

Assumptions

Posted on June 20, 2018March 16, 2019 by Lois Maroney, LMHC

Assumptions are made all the time. After the facts are gathered, they are proven to be true or false. The… Read more Assumptions

Marie

Posted on June 20, 2018March 5, 2019 by Lois Maroney, LMHC

I met Marie ten years ago.   I would have told you then that I entered the church to escape the… Read more Marie

Colorful Feelings

Posted on June 20, 2018March 5, 2019 by Lois Maroney, LMHC

Thanksgiving is approaching and thoughts of gathering around the dining room table brings to mind one of my favorite articles,… Read more Colorful Feelings

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When I finally quieted down and listened with my soul instead of my ears, I found beauty in my life as a deafened person.

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  • Lois Maroney, LMHC
    • A Friend Shares
    • Making It Work
    • Sara’s Dad Shares, As He Phrases It, “siNGing & siGNing”
    • Making it Easy and Fun!
    • A Sister Shares

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