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As teenagers, we hear — over and over — that exclusions and shifting alliances are just part of adolescence. We are told that once we enter “the real world,” people will grow up, mellow out, learn ...

Dear Eric: I am the youngest of four and the only girl. I happen to be deaf (I speak and read lips). It’s always been a challenge communicating with the whole family. Often the conversation feels like ...