“The Deaf Guy” published at India & Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Essays

Hey, folks. I’d like to announce my essay “The Deaf Guy” has been published at the new literary website India & Masticadores. Many thanks to Editor Abhilash Fraizer and his team for the opportunity to share my writing at India & Masticadores. I truly appreciate it. Thank you, Abhilash!

You can read my essay by clicking this this link:

“The Deaf Guy”

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37 thoughts on ““The Deaf Guy” published at India & Masticadores”

  2. Very well put about “Otherism”, Mike. I hope one day instead of being known as “Deaf Guy” or “Janitor Guy” that others may come to know you as I’ve come to learn of you, even through a screen, as deeply talented, courageous, compassionate, and hearty in niceties – more than a “nice guy” or playing as one. You’re an effective communicator and passionate beyond my comprehension. I like when you speak up in your essays and see more of Mike and your personal journey. The poems are more like little bow-wraps of presents to the literary world.

    Keep doing what you’re doing, Mike!!

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    1. Thank you, Joan. That’s extremely kind of you to say. I’m truly grateful, my friend. I appreciate you and I’m always happy to see you stop by for a visit. Wishing you a good week ahead. 😊

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  4. Mike, you write with eloquence and passion about “otherism”I despair of human beings moving past this abominable way of treating others. For the leader-bullies, it’s the easy way to take control, to target others with labels. Easy and cruel. The ironic thing is that for those of us who get to know you through your writing, your hearing is no different than anyone else’s. We know you through your writing as an intelligent, talented, caring, and compassionate human being.

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    1. Kindest thanks, Jane. You’re right, of course–“otherism” in the hands of those in power is a devastating weapon, one which has U.S. democracy in its knees at the moment (and not just in the States, but in so many other countries). I fear for us all, to be honest. It really is easy to control people once they’re no longer seen as humans.

      What I’ve come to love about blogging is just what you stated. My hearing loss doesn’t come into play, allowing me to just be myself, shedding the labels others have assigned to me. It’s liberating, and I’ve come across some amazing people here (including yourself) that I would never have met in “real life,” face to face, because of my deafness. It’s been such a wonderfully surprising aspect of blogging, one I never really anticipated. This WP community is a good place, a welcoming place, where we can all be ourselves, and I’m grateful for that.

      I appreciate you, Jane, and your kindness and thoughtfulness. Thanks again, and have a good week ahead, my friend. 😊

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      1. I so agree with you about the unexpected discovery of friendship in the blogging community. It’s a gift just waiting to be discovered. Thanks, Mike. I appreciate you, your talents, and being a blogging friend. You have a good week, too. 😊

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  5. Well said. Labels can be so harmful. The damage to one’s self esteem, mental and physical health is hard to undo. There should be a course in grade school discussing this. Parents should teach not labelling, but then that’s often where the problem starts.

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    1. Thanks so much, Darlene, for your keen insights. I agree–this sort of thing needs to be addressed early on so we can learn to accept everyone rather than learn to hate those who are different. If only this were a perfect world… 

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  8. Mike, I am feeling quite an affinity with you. I totally agree with your term “otherisms.” It is so true and divisive. It was always been a point of contention when I was in education. Why do we have to label kids and put them in self contained classrooms??

    Also, my first job was as a hotel maid. No one looked you in the eye, just asked for what they needed. Some were nice but very few.

    I so appreciate that you are a part of the WordPress family. I applaud your honesty and transparency. I admire your gift as a writer/poet and your journey as your friend. Thank you for also being an encourager and for many!

    Blessings, Mike!

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    1. Thank you, Peggy. You’re so kind to me, and I appreciate you, my friend. And you’re right, of course–those labels that are applied so early in life can be impossible to remove, and we begin to believe them at some point. It seems to be human nature to categorize everything and everyone. Perhaps we think it makes life neat and orderly, but it also forever separates us from each other. I’m an old dude now, and I’m still trying to discover who I really am, battling all those labels stuck on my soul.

      Thanks as always for being such a wonderfully supportive friend. You represent all that’s right and good about this community, and I’m glad you’re here. 😊🙏

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  9. Congratulations on another opportunity for your incredible writing to be showcased, Mike. The way you wrote about labels and how detrimental they can be is so powerful. Sadly, there is too much labeling and judging in society. I left a comment on the other site too. Hugs, my friend. ❤️

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    1. Thanks a bunch, Lauren. Your support is priceless, my friend. I dream of a day when we just accept each other for who we are. I don’t think that day will ever arrive, but one can hope, and one can do whatever possible to expedite such an occasion, eh? What a wonderful world we’d have then… 😊

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    Congratulations with the publication of your poignant essay Mike! To Bria and me you will always be Mike, our friend from Colorado 💚

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    1. This is so kind of you, Xenia (and Bria). Thank you so much, and I value your friendship (and Bria’s), too! From sunny Colorado to Scotland, here’s wishing you a wonderful rest of the week. 😊🌞

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    1. Thanks so much, Aaysid. This is so kind of you. Please allow me to say I consider you an inspiration, too. Your kindness knows no bounds, and your poetry is both resonant and sublime. So, thank you, my friend. This means a lot to me. I appreciate you. 😊

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    1. Kindest thanks, Cindy. I’m honored to call you my friend, too. Our WordPress community is amazing, with so many genuinely good folks caring for one another. It feels like home, you know? I appreciate you, my friend. 😊

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