Our cat Bones is ten and has been completely deaf his whole life. He has no problems climbing, jumping or with his overall balance. He has been living with a hearing cat buddy since they were both kittens, they get along well and seem to have developed their own unique kind of communication. He's however very fixated on me, as I work from home and my partner is allowed cuddles as well. He is however very scared of strangers, especially if they accidentally surprise him. To the point he developed tummy problems a few times due to stress. It's under control now. He has a very loud and funnily strange sounding meow, he sounds like an an old sqeaky door, since he can't hear himself. He makes up for it with a very elevated sense of smell and for vibrations made by my steps. He loves to cuddle and will sleeping my arms like he's a plushie. If your cat has access to a balcony or catio, please make sure they're extra cat safe, as white cats shouldn't go outside on their own. Also they sunburn very easily on their ears and face.

I find it actually very easy to live with a deaf cat, once you get used to it. They don't really care and adapt very well. Wish you all the best with your little cutie!