Being deaf is not easy. In this special feature, James Thompson, who grew up in Scunthorpe, talks about growing up, the challenges he faces day-to-day - and why he is proud of who he is.
WHEN I was born, I was fully deaf and couldn't hear anything.
I began learning British Sign Language (BSL) at school when I was about three years old.
Because I am deaf, I found it easy to learn quickly to use sign language with my friends, family and other people.
I went to a school that had a mixture of...
