And this is not a feeling sorry for myself statement, but being deaf is very isolating, can't hear music, visit in laws, can't join in the conversations, television is off more than it is on, some channels have subtitles, but alot dont.
Mobile phone is only usefull for internet and text messages.
If I have to go somewhere, hospital (they can call my name all day, I won't hear them) shopping and the garage to have car repaired wife has to be there too.
We had a hell of a time getting the car and bike insurances to talk to my wife instead of me, and official departments like the tax office are adamant they want to talk to me only, sorry cannot talk to your wife, data protection and all that shit.
I have one sort of riding buddy, he is very useful at cafes and eateries, otherwise I am stuffed.
It would be easy to withdraw altogether, but I try not too..
Anyway guys remember "loud exhausts save lives" maybe mine. Louder the better, so I know you there