Face masks are an essential tool in our fight against coronavirus, particularly as restrictions relax – but there’s no denying that they create a barrier between us and the world, hiding our smiles and facial expressions and making communication generally more challenging. Now imagine how tough that must be if you’re deaf or hard of hearing, and rely on lip reading and other visual cues on a daily basis.
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I text David to tell him I’m so nervous about moving and marrying him that I wake at 4am every day, stomach churning. Even the dogs are still snoring. I’ve never been vulnerable like this with him before. I have always put on a brave face, leaving him to read about my insecurities later. But he surprises me by being incredibly supportive.