Hi Harry,

I’m glad to see you posting again, although am sad to see you’re feeling so unhappy right now.

I struggle to have conversations in person as well, and don’t feel like I’m good at making conversation, due to anxiety. Please forgive my ignorance, but is this because you don’t know what to say, or do you know what you’d like to say but struggle purely because of your hearing?

I wondered if you talk to people online much, aside from here? Talking online has helped overcome some hurdles for me, and build friendships. I’ve made close friends through playing video games and social networking. Thankfully it doesn’t include talking, so I don’t need to worry about the verbal communication side of things. (While I don’t have trouble hearing, my mind goes blank and I can stammer and stuff like that. Typing online helps the conversation flow more naturally.) I wondered if that would benefit you too?
While I know it’ll never replace face-to-face communication, it might help a little.

Again, sorry for my ignoranace about anything!

– norit