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From: Vivian Sisskin
Date: 16 Oct 2008
Time: 12:27:21 -0500
Remote Name: 129.2.24.10
Sometimes people who are covert find that there is a bit of an identify crisis at first. It is uncomfortable to show their stuttering to people they already know and find it easier to advertise or open stutter with strangers at first. We sometimes call these “throw-away” situations, for example, an interaction with a store clerk, or a simple question on a phone call : “What time do you close?” This is sometimes a good way to start. Also, starting out with a huge task (to stutter openly) can be overwhelming. Sometimes it is a good idea to start with a concrete assignment. For example, focus on word substitutions or word avoidances, and plan to say the word you want to say (and stutter openly) instead of substituting, one time per day. Initial success (nothing terrible happened, except a puzzled look from the listener) will lead to more success.