I just can’t hear

👂 When mom says something from another room, her voice sounds like it’s coming through water.
I see dad talking, but I can’t make out the words.
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At kindergarten, the teacher scolds me for not listening. But I simply didn’t hear.
At school, everyone laughs because someone said something — and I missed it. I just stand there, unsure what to do.
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I want to be with everyone. To play. To talk. But… I don’t always catch the sounds. And honestly, I often feel ashamed because of that.
These are short stories from children with hearing loss. They shared their feelings so other children and adults could better understand this barrier — one that could appear in anyone’s life.
Most children won’t complain about hearing loss. It’s adults who need to watch out for the signs.
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📍 A simple at-home test:
While your child is playing, make a soft sound behind them — crinkle paper, jingle some keys. If they don’t react, it’s worth seeing a doctor.
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If the child doesn’t turn around, it doesn’t always mean something is wrong. They might just be deeply focused on playing. But it’s still important to pay attention.
It’s a different matter if a doctor has already diagnosed hearing issues and prescribed treatment or support devices.
In truth, a hearing aid is just another device — like a phone or tablet. There’s no reason to be afraid of it. It sits behind the ears and helps children hear better and stay connected with the world.
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Recently, our foundation purchased two hearing aids — one for each ear — for a boy living in a family-type children’s home.
He could hardly hear anything, which made learning and socializing really difficult.
Do we even need to say it? His life suddenly filled with new sounds — and it became so much brighter.
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Sometimes, silence isn’t peace.