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From: Cathy Olish
Date: 17 Oct 2009
Time: 22:46:22 -0500
Remote Name: 68.61.237.97
Kate, the relationships with those who know I stutter have not really changed. I still hide my stuttering with them but if it comes out sometimes, it is okay. I don't beat up myself so much when talking to them and encountering blocks. Sometimes it is nice as they will confide in me about similar things that are different about themselves or of things that they dislike, and I think some of that has to do with me opening up to them about myself. I have always been accepting of others and when you share an intimate and personal detail like that with someone, it usually makes them share a similar thing with you due to the trust factor. Everyone wants to look good in others eyes so when we admit our differences, they see us do that and often, they will do the same.