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Inspiring! Model Ayanna Michele Remains Ambitious Despite Going Completely Deaf

Turning that disability into ability!

Ayanna Michele is our inspiration today! The model who completely lost her hearing this year isn’t letting her disability come in the way of her greatness.

Her inspiring story has gone viral for all the right reasons and we’re here for it!

Here is her story in her own words: “I wasn’t born deaf. I was born hearing; although I don’t remember being able to hear at all. I’ve been having hearing problems since I was a child. My mother just thought I was mischievous and I didn’t like to listen. Until they found out I actually couldn’t hear. I ended up wearing a hearing aid in my left ear & remained completely deaf in my right ear. Ever since I was 6 years old. Regardless of my disability I’ve always excelled in school & amongst my peers. My doctors use to tell me… one day you’re gonna go completely deaf. I am in my 20’s now & I actually went completely deaf this year (2017). My doctor gave me an option; I could choose to go through a long process of surgery; which would give me an attempt to at least have a percentage of hearing or remain completely deaf. No, no need. I’m gonna do my thing… the world will adjust OR not.”

 

I wasn’t born deaf. I was born hearing; although I don’t remember being able to hear at all. I’ve been having hearing problems since I was a child. My mother just thought I was mischievous and I didn’t like to listen. Until they found out I actually couldn’t hear. I ended up wearing a hearing aid in my left ear & remained completely deaf in my right ear. Ever since I was 6 years old. Regardless of my disability I’ve always excelled in school & amongst my peers. My doctors use to tell me… one day you’re gonna go completely deaf. I am in my 20’s now & I actually went completely deaf this year (2017). My doctor gave me an option; I could choose to go through a long process of surgery; which would give me an attempt to at least have a percentage of hearing or remain completely deaf. – No, no need. I’m gonna do my thing… the world will adjust OR not.

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Despite being deaf she hasn’t given up on her aspirations rather she’s trying to be the best she can be and also remain focused.

Written by Zainab Sadiku

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