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This is more common than people think. I have seen second generation deaf & hard of hearing people who do not sign. Sometimes the oral deaf/hh adult will learn sign language with their deaf/hh baby just like a hearing parent. I don’t blame the deaf/hh parents because it’s what they know. I blame the system. We cannot let the cycle continue. That’s why sharing stories are important as well as listening & support them as they share their trauma. Posted @withregram • @thatdeafgirlkj TW: trauma from

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