I'm Not Really Deaf; I

What Parent Has It Easy? I Just Never Make The Difficulty Of It An Obstacle. I Just Do It.

I Live My Life Like Everyone Else; Everyone Has Their Own Obstacles. Mine Is Deafness.

When I Was 13, I Told Henry Winkler I Wanted To Act. He Said, Do It And Don't Let Anyone Stand In Your Way. His Validation Just Made It All The More True. I Haven't Stopped Thanking Him Since.

I Guess Not Being Able To Hear Just Made Me Adventurous And Daring. And In Most Cases, That Didn't Make My Parents Very Happy With Me.

Living Modestly In A Suburban Neighborhood While Trying To Support Four Children Through Private School Is Not Extravagant Or Living Large.