tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136623.post6595214487559428487..comments2013-07-17T19:08:50.946-06:00Comments on Journey to Deaf Identity: Where are they?Wolfershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12937704236275533865noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136623.post-3270000978431695132009-06-15T10:23:48.519-06:002009-06-15T10:23:48.519-06:00I've not seen any deaf peddlers for a while. ...I've not seen any deaf peddlers for a while. Actually, in the last couple years I did meet a deaf guy at a Walmart trying to hock something. He came up from Houston to an Oklahoma Walmart to beg for money. I think there are less of them now because of the massive exposure the got several years ago. I think that potential "revenue" dried up. I don't think it took professional help necessarily, but I would like to think there are more opportunities and societal enlightenment than a few years ago. My head is not so far in the clouds to know there needs to be a lot more improvement.jerenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136623.post-17893639940943713742007-01-26T17:07:00.000-07:002007-01-26T17:07:00.000-07:00Thanks, Lantana. That's a good question. I hadn't ...Thanks, Lantana. That's a good question. I hadn't seen a 'deaf' peddler since oh... now as I get to think about it, I feel OLD. That would be in either 91 or 92. Are they still around? That's an excellent question in which I would like to research and write in the future articles. I didn't even know there are "pimps" for deaf peddlers or is that a tongue-in-cheek joke? <br /><br />About those young peddlers, I would like to know where you have seen them and if there have been reports about them. <br /><br />If there ARE pimps making young people selling ABC cards, I would be somewhat surprised because wouldn't that be less money compared to prostitution? <br />Excellent questions! Thanks for giving me an idea what to write in the future!Wolfershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937704236275533865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136623.post-2837701375320759532007-01-26T11:06:00.000-07:002007-01-26T11:06:00.000-07:00Well being a "deaf prostitute" isn't much worse th...Well being a "deaf prostitute" isn't much worse than being a deaf peddler -- and their abc cards, etc. These deaf peddlers also had "pimps" who became rich recruiting young people to work for them. How did these young peddlers break away? Did they need therapy and professional help? <br /><br />What say you?Lantanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830587232153239745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136623.post-34954035536653610392007-01-25T16:14:00.000-07:002007-01-25T16:14:00.000-07:00Your friend has the right to say those things whic...Your friend has the right to say those things which you've mentioned and I support and respect her 100%. Whenever she's ready, she can contact this organization at anytime. We're not going anywhere! ;)<br /><br />I've been doing this for the last 5 years as a direct care counselor and I'm a loyal to my job. Working with people who are in the need of having some sorts of attention and support is what makes me feel special. I'm sure you feel the same way since you're a human service worker.<br /><br />I even have a very few friends who I used to hangout with years ago and now some of them are my clients. Sticky situation right there, eh? But that doesn't stop me from working with them.<br /><br />I wish your friend the best of luck and she will be in my thoughts.<br /><br />-LejonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136623.post-84512961949949247272007-01-25T16:08:00.000-07:002007-01-25T16:08:00.000-07:00Many years ago I met a young deaf woman who got in...Many years ago I met a young deaf woman who got into prostitution. Guess who was her pimp? Her aunt whom she was living with. She was told by this relative to prostitute herself so she can pay for her room and board. Even though she was nonchalant, it was unclear to me if her actions were entirely voluntary as she has limited education. <br /><br />mishkazenaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136623.post-37456174936485587912007-01-25T16:02:00.000-07:002007-01-25T16:02:00.000-07:00I will glady give her your message, thro I will kn...I will glady give her your message, thro I will know her questions (since she already popped those questions at me when I suggested some organizations in MD.) Let me recall what questions will be. <br />1. How soon can one find out if she is eligible for services? (she applied for services in states and she was put on a waiting list that took 1-2 years and then found out she was turned down because "she doesn't live in the state that the services are provided." <br />2. She will not leave while her mother is still alive. so How would there be a guarantee there'd be services still available for her right after her mother passes away? <br />I cannot say more because other questions she'd ask would identify her to the deaf community here. <br />The bottom line is: It's not "easy to solve." I care for her and worry about other deaf prostitutes. I'm saying that if folks are going to be vicious toward them just because they are "whores" and ignoring WHY they had to go on this path, it will not go away. <br />Thank you very much, Lejon for the suggestion! I will send her the link. If she is interested and ready, she can contact that organization.Wolfershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937704236275533865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136623.post-32230315759082741352007-01-25T15:29:00.000-07:002007-01-25T15:29:00.000-07:00Hmm...
If that friend of yours is in despirate of...Hmm...<br /><br />If that friend of yours is in despirate of finding a place where she can get full support and professional help. Please have her feel free to check out this agency that I work for here in eastern Massachusetts.<br /><br />We have a website that you and she would like take a look into.<br /><br />http://www.advocatesinc.org<br /><br />We would take any deaf individuals who are mentally retarded, mentally ill, drug addicts and alcoholics. No, we do not combine all type of individuals under the same roof. They're all made sure to live in proper residentials that fit with their needs.<br /><br />I hope this would help.<br /><br />-LejonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com