Parents of Codas: Francie & Kadi’s Story

In remembrance of Francie, who passed away on October 3rd, we are reposting the video she and her husband, Kadi, graciously shared with us. Deaf parents of Codas walk a special journey. RIP Francie. Thank you for being you. #coda #DeafParents [VD: A bald man with glasses, wearing a black shirt, sits beside a woman with curly, ear-length hair. She wears glasses and a blue-and-white patterned top. They’re seated against the drapes, one of which is plain white and the other, cream-colored with circle shapes. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES: https://www.deafcounseling.com Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 25 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both online (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis. Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information. ______________________ . . . . . . Start today! www.deafcounseling.com @deafmentalhealthstories @deafcounseling #deafcounseling #deaftherapy #deafmentalhealthdefined . . . . Disclaimer: This space is for education and reflection, not a replacement for therapy or professional care. You may want to consider diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms with a licensed professional counselor. Feel free to contact us to be connected to one of our therapists. NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an INCLUSIVE term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities. We provide Deaf therapy led by fully licensed Deaf therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers with more than 35+ years of experience serving the Deaf community. Our practice offers ASL therapy and online therapy for Deaf people, reaching clients on a national level and serving as a trusted resource hub for culturally grounded, multicultural, and inclusive mental health care. © 2026 Deaf Counseling Center. All rights reserved. You must credit Deaf Counseling Center when sharing or using this content.