I have had the same experiences as Ruben to the point of being told that I need hearing implants. Riz Ahmed’s reactions were spot on to the emotions I experienced up to and beyond the point of acceptance that I was rapidly losing my ability to hear anything. Hearing aids helped but there is no true solution to this unfortunate malady. ASL is one solution but not a true one unless everyone would learn to sign. It’s like living in a strange land with a strange language you can’t speak or learn, being dependent on an interpreter.
Well parlayed, Mr. Ahmed. You deserve any and all awards you may win. I am now a fan.
Thank you for bringing attention to it.