🫂Grief is a universal human experience, transcending language and culture. It often leaves us feeling helpless, lost, and in pain. However, when grief strikes a deaf family, it introduces a unique set of challenges that can be particularly isolating and difficult to navigate.
📊According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 466 million individuals live with disabling hearing loss. In the United States alone, approximately 15% of adults, equating to 37.5 million people, have reported hearing issues, making it a widespread chronic condition.
💜Nonetheless, there isn’t a universal solution for coping with the loss of a dear one. Here are some tailored strategies to aid deaf families during such challenging times:
