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Re: Thank You!

From: Bobby
Date: 15 Oct 2009
Time: 11:43:01 -0500
Remote Name: 71.228.119.75

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Rachel: Hindsight is always 20-20, and wishing that something in your past had been different is of no practical use. I’m not really sure that I missed out on much growing up. My stuttering only increased my natural tendencies to be left alone, it did not cause it. I’ve probably used my stuttering as an excuse for my “lone-wolf” attitude much more than I should have. I will admit that when I was younger, especially in my teenage years, I was ashamed of my speech, but now it’s more frustration at not being able to convey what I want to say. Frustration is the reason I took up writing because when I write I don’t stutter and I can then express myself. I just very, very seldom ever let anyone read what I wrote because it allows people see a part of me that I have tried to keep “out of sight” for years. I do hope though that other people who stutter have the opportunity to work with graduate SLP students. The students are always so eager to try out their new skills and test their knowledge that it tends to infect the client with the same optimism. I know a couple of times with my student SLP’s I had the urge to place a large heavy rock on their heads to keep them from bouncing out of their chairs. Their enthusiasm carried over into me and changed my attitude towards my speech for the better. If I could make a wish and it be granted, it would be that all PWS’s have the chance to work with students at least for a while. Both parties benefit because the client gets to see themselves through the student’s eyes and the student get insight as to how a PWS’s mind considers their stuttering. I am very grateful for the student SLP’s that helped me, and I hope that I was able to help them in their careers just a little bit.


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