{"id":4055,"date":"2023-04-10T09:14:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T09:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmg.org.in\/calcuttarescue\/?p=4055"},"modified":"2024-09-22T09:32:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-22T09:32:42","slug":"hearing-aids-from-calcutta-rescue-bring-ajay-back-into-the-world-of-sound-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmg.org.in\/calcuttarescue\/2023\/04\/10\/hearing-aids-from-calcutta-rescue-bring-ajay-back-into-the-world-of-sound-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing aids from Calcutta Rescue bring Ajay back into the world of sound"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4055\" class=\"elementor elementor-4055\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06b2e30 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"06b2e30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-987cbcc e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"987cbcc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa9c116 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fa9c116\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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He usually sat in the front, being the diligent student that he is. But even in his usual seat, he had to really crane his neck, pushing his ears forward to hear the teacher understand the lessons.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dmg.org.in\/calcuttarescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-24-at-10.12.02-AM-1024x766-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"252\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 338px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 338\/252;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/dmg.org.in\/calcuttarescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-24-at-10.12.02-AM-1024x766-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"252\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>At first, he thought it was nothing, something temporary and he would be fine in no time. But as the days passed, 14-year-old Ajay found that his problem persisted. He realised with fear that his hearing ability was decreasing. Ajay felt inadequate as insecurity crept up in his mind. The feeling of self-loathing emerged and engulfed him as he understood he was becoming deaf. At a very impressionable age when peer pressure is very important, the pain of loneliness gnawed at his heart.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was very scared if people knew that I can\u2019t hear, they would make fun of me,\u201d Ajay said a sad smile adorning his lips, \u201cIf people knew-\u201d he said with a sigh, \u201cWho would want to become my friend anymore?\u201d He withdrew himself from speaking. Never answered his mother and elder brother, sitting in a corner of his one-room home.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dmg.org.in\/calcuttarescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-24-at-10.12.04-AM-1024x766-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"398\" height=\"297\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 398px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 398\/297;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/dmg.org.in\/calcuttarescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-24-at-10.12.04-AM-1024x766-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"398\" height=\"297\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ajay\u2019s father died when he was very young. His mother works as a domestic help. His elder brother could not continue his studies and had to start working early to support his mother and little brother. Being a very shy and timid boy, Ajay did not tell his family members about his problems.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ajay\u2019s mother came to seek help from the teachers. With a nervous voice, she told Ananya Chatterjee, the head of education at Calcutta Rescue that Ajay has gone quieter. He doesn\u2019t talk to his family members and sometimes cries alone.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ananya Chatterjee, the head of education at Calcutta Rescue and Priyanka Karmakar, the head of Calcutta Rescue No 10 Education Centre very carefully started counselling him. After a few days of nervous silence, Ajay broke down and told them that he was having difficulty hearing. The two teachers immediately arranged medical checkups. His doctor said that Ajay\u2019s veins in the ears have shrivelled and were drying. And, unfortunately, there is no cure.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The doctor told him to wear proper hearing aids. But hearing aids are expensive. Ajay\u2019s mother could not afford it. Calcutta Rescue stepped up to support him with hearing aids. And with the help of our generous supporters, we were able to help him. \u201cI also told his classmates to be empathetic towards him. I am glad that they have been nothing but supportive,\u201d Ananya said.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Now, Ajay is back to his previous life. He studies diligently. His friends are understanding and always ready to help him. He does not feel ashamed of himself anymore.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ajay\u2019s mother is elated. She has a lot of dreams for her younger son who wants to do higher studies. She said, \u201cI can\u2019t believe if Calcutta Rescue did not stay by my side, what I would have gone with my child. I am relieved now. I am grateful to Calcutta Rescue.\u201dAjay also turned emotional, \u201cNo one has done as much for me and my family as Calcutta Rescue has. I am forever thankful.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This year Ajay, now 16, appeared at the class 10 board examination. 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