Lara Dena, a powerful political figure, meets a tragic end in an accident. Reincarnated as Irisha Spes, a ten-year-old girl in a magical world, she is now deaf and mute. Initially, Irisha views her new life as a divine punishment, believing this world, like her past one, is corrupt and morally decayed.
Set in the Malum Empire, a realm known for its harsh societal hierarchies and oppressive control over women and disabled individuals, Irisha struggles to survive. Her main challenge is that sign language, her only means of communication, is unknown here. She must adapt and find ways to make herself understood in a society that doesn't recognize her method of communication.
Her perspective shifts dramatically when she learns she must care for her reincarnated younger sister. This bond gives her a new sense of purpose and hope, helping her see beyond her past disillusionment and recognize the beauty in her new world.
In Sign Language, I Hear You explores Irisha's journey through a slice-of-life perspective. It details her struggle to communicate in a world unfamiliar with sign language, showing how she bridges this gap and influences those around her. Despite societal prejudices, her resourcefulness and determination allow her to navigate the Malum Empire's political landscape, slowly gaining respect.
Irisha's story intertwines with the dragon prince, a powerful yet tyrannical ruler. Their relationship evolves from tension to a profound and passionate romance, with the prince's growth adding depth to their connection.
As Irisha transforms from a disillusioned child into a formidable political figure, her ability to communicate through sign language becomes a symbol of her strength and innovation. In Sign Language, I Hear You is a tale of personal transformation, celebrating the power of love and perseverance. It highlights how even small acts of courage can lead to significant change and understanding.
I remember the first time I couldn't hear. I was seven and sitting in a hospital room with my panicked mother. The doctors lips were moving but no sound as far as I could tell. I turned to my mother and she was in tears as her lips moved. No words, no sound, nothing.
The doctor was trying to calm me down but how do you calm down a seven year old who is deaf for the first time in his life? You can't. So of course it took a lot sugary candy and writing on white boards to communicate as best as a first grader can. It was hard on my mum, especially because my dad walked out on us four years before that. I remember as a kid, coming home and locking myself in the basement and screaming at the top of my lungs. Trying to hear something, trying to wake myself from this nightmare and then one day, I realized that this fever dream was my reality and I couldn't change it.
My mum tried her hardest for me, making an effort to learn sign language with me, sending me to a deaf school and making sure I was happy. I picked up Sign language easily because I was so young but I struggled trying to communicate with others. I couldn't communicate with the rest of my family, my mum had to communicate for me until I could lip read and try to teach my family how I communicate.
Nine years later and things are still tough but not as hard as they were.