Jessica Leigh Kirkness
Memoirist and granddaughter of profoundly deaf parents whose book The House With All The Lights On recounts growing up between deaf and hearing worlds; discusses AUSLAN, family and caregiving in the episode.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 52min
Encore: Jessica's life as a GODA - the grandchild of deaf adults
Jessica Kirkness, memoirist and granddaughter of profoundly deaf parents, shares life between deaf and hearing worlds. She describes Auslan, the visual tech that lit their home, and the quiet, turn-taking household rhythm. She reflects on deaf culture, lipreading limits, and her role translating family communication.
