Host Crystal Hand interviews a hard of hearing teenager living and going to school in a hearing community. Not fully hearing, but not fully deaf - guest Luke Hand talks about his experiences trying to navigate this strange landscape. Covering topics like how he manages school and athletics, facing discrimination, learning to advocate for himself, and his complicated relationship with the Deaf Community.

Luke also discusses his desire and hope for others like him to find a community and how he started a social media page just for middle school and high school students so that no matter where they are they can have a community. To join this private group, go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerofhearingloss

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