text: i'm a mute? i was born with undeveloped vocal cords. i've always had so many thoughts i wanna say but sign language sucks. i've been called so many names in my life, and 17  years of it is too much. is there anything i can do? it can be hard, but cheer up, your writing seems completely fine, you can use it as an expression of your thoughts. as for the names, ignore them. people are like that. they call names to anyone who's even the slightest bit different. but you know, you should just appreciate life as it is, because imagine how a blind person would feel, not being able to see the world and it's beauty. there's always someone else less fortunate than we are, we should always stop to give our thanks for the blessing we have. if they really get on your nerve, i bet there's one sign language you can show them. it's so universal that even a 5 year old kid would know it. just point your third finger.   i think you should write. it will get so many things, thoughts, and emotions off your chest. write a diary. write a short story.  really, it will not only improve your english, but maybe you'd even get an award-winning book one day!  writing for me is a great way to express what the spoken word cannot. and i'm sure it will be for you.  jenova (d.yuffie@gmail.com)