Deaf
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I was born Corey James Edge. I was 7 inches, 11 ounces, and deaf. I've never heard my mother's voice except for in my own imagination. My father resents me, but I suspect he loves me. I have gone through, and still go through times in my life where I lose faith and every now and then I still call out to God and ask him: "Why me?!". I just remember my mother's words conveyed to me by the hand, "Follow your dreams, don't let the the condition hold you back." In my life, following these words, I have accomplished much. I have written 2 books, composed countless pieces of music, and created artwork acclaimed by many. I fear I am getting ahead of myself. Let me start, from an earlier chapter in my life.
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