“By my surprise, The Deaf Unity Advocate did not take my negative words personally. The Deaf Unity Advocate sat calmly with a listening ear so I can hear myself and see the answers to my problems. The Deaf Unity Advocate also shared and showed empathy. I felt safe to unleash my emotions. There were no interruptions. There were no judgments. There were no criticisms. I felt The Deaf Unity Advocate had a ton of patience with me. My feelings were validated. Finally, I felt understood, believed, and accepted.”
- Deaf Unity Survivor