Deaf, Me, My Life

'Deaf, Me, My Life' is a deeply personal memoir by Samantha Smith-Blackmore, a writer and creative artist who grew up navigating two worlds - deaf and hearing. Born deaf and diagnosed later in life with Borderline Personality Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Samantha spent decades bottling up pain, confusion and questions she didn't know how to ask. Her story includes surviving bullying, sexual violence, physical assault and emotional trauma - experiences that shaped her but never defined her. This book is her courageous act of release. As a writer and creative artist, she brings a unique lens to communication, identity and belonging. Her stories reflect the tension, resilience and beauty of living in both worlds and the power of finally speaking out.