17/06/2026
Hello everyone π
My name is Faith and I am the Social Media and Creative Support of The Belonging Dojo CIC!
I'm excited to be working with The Belonging Dojo on the new How Do You Belong? project, supporting parents of deaf children aged 0β5.
As someone who has two cochlear implants and grew up in a hearing family, this project feels incredibly personal to me.
My family loved and supported me, but like many families, they were navigating a world they knew very little about. Looking back, a programme like this would have been invaluable. Not because there was anything wrong with being deaf, but because understanding identity, belonging, confidence, and connection is just as important as understanding technology, appointments, and communication choices.
Growing up, I learned that belonging doesn't happen automatically. It grows when children see people like themselves, when families have opportunities to connect with others who share similar experiences, and when deaf children are encouraged to feel proud of who they are.
That's why I believe so strongly in How Do You Belong?. This programme creates a space for parents to reflect, learn, connect with deaf role models, and build the foundations that help their children thrive. I can't change my own childhood, but I can help create the support I wish had existed for families like mine.
Every deaf child deserves to grow up knowing they are valued, accepted, and that they belong.
I'm looking forward to sharing more about this journey over the coming weeks and helping more families move from fear to belonging. π
We at The Belonging Dojo would love to hear your story. What helped your family feel connected and supported?
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up on our jot form, https://form.jotform.com/261243434327048