How Do You Deaf: The book

This is the first book in Kerry's “Thriving with Hearing Loss” series. It’s created especially for D/deaf and hard of hearing young people aged 11 and over, to help them discover their identity, their place in the world and their own voice (in whichever way they choose).

It’s not a textbook telling young people how to “fix” themselves. It’s about unleashing their own power. Because no-one needs anyone else’s permission to own their deafness - or their life.

Above all, this book is real. It’s honest. It’s filled with true stories, reflections, and gentle journaling prompts to help young people to explore who they are, how they deaf, what really matters to them and most importantly… to feel seen.

I’ve always believed that our stories — especially the messy, misunderstood, and misheard parts — can become someone else’s survival guide.

This project is deeply personal. It’s the book I wish I had growing up — when I felt alone, unheard, or like I had to explain myself just to exist in certain spaces.

Now, I'm turning lived experience into something that can meet young people where they are — and remind them that they are not broken, too much, or behind.” 

~ Kerry Tidman, Author