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Re: Speech block before the speaking itself

From: Kevin Eldridge
Date: 02 Oct 2010
Time: 23:35:00 -0500
Remote Name: 71.201.115.194

Comments

Ari, Most people who don't stutter have difficulty understanding the fear (sometimes terror) that you are talking about. It is great that you are trying to talk despite the fear. One of the most difficult things with stuttering is that is an invisible disorder. By that I mean, that when you walk up to a stranger, you look normal, so they are not prepared when you begin to open your mouth and nothing comes out. I remember thinking that if I had one arm, when I was walking up to someone new, they would have a chance to prepare for me being different, but they are not prepared for me to stutter because I look like I am a normal guy. But then I realized that everyone has aspects of their personality that we can't see (and thus can't prepare for). I realized I had to stop worrying what they would think and keep talking. You've got a tough challenge, but it sounds as if you are heading in the right direction. Keep talking.... even if you stutter.


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