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From: Jack McDermott
Date: 06 Oct 2008
Time: 17:54:11 -0500
Remote Name: 66.30.186.57
Great question Judy! As I have become more mature and in control of my stutter, I have felt this sort of "childhood loss" if you will. From an early age, I was over-trained to hearing my speech with a stutter. Now, when mostly fluent, I think about the growth and changes that have come. From an emotional side of the question, it is difficult to let go, just as it would be to sell an old painting or your vinyl records. This was undoubtedly the largest barrier in my case. However, it is important to understand that you DO have control of your stuttering outcome and to realize (as many SLPs have noted) that stuttering is truly a gift.