Death, Sex & Money What Hearing Aids and Anger Management Still Miss
Dec 9, 2025
In this captivating conversation, Raymond Antrobus, a British poet and author, shares his journey growing up with deafness. He candidly discusses the challenges he faced with hearing aids and the overwhelming nature of sounds they introduce. Raymond reflects on his bilingual experiences between Deaf and hearing worlds, the anxiety of misunderstandings, and how his past shapes his poetry. He also critiques traditional anger management techniques, emphasizing the importance of addressing root causes in emotional well-being.
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Multisensory Listening Skills
- Raymond Antrobus learned to listen with his eyes as much as his ears, using lipreading and visual cues to compensate.
- He developed deep practical knowledge of sound physics and hearing-aid positioning to function in hearing spaces.
First Hearing Aids Felt Like An Amputation
- Raymond describes first wearing hearing aids as overwhelming, robotic, and like acquiring an artificial limb.
- The new sound felt invasive and made him question whether he wanted to be in that noise-filled world.
Hearing Aids As Removable Tools
- Raymond sometimes removes hearing aids to regain control and quiet his environment, treating them like removable prostheses.
- Modern digital aids also cocoon him by streaming media directly, which can both comfort and overwhelm.
