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From: Sarah Bryant
Date: 21 Oct 2011
Time: 20:54:52 -0500
Remote Name: 96.253.114.105
Erin, Yes, sometimes we get negative reactions. I've learned we need to learn to tolerate them. This is definitely a process of allowing someone to react to your stuttering and tolerating whatever their reaction is. The other day, I had a sales lady ask if I wanted to write it down. I realize this person is trying to be helpful, but it still didn't feel good to get that type of reaction. It came across as saying, I don't have time to listen to you and writing down would be faster. I think it's great you had that assignment because that way you get a taste of what it's like. Thanks for sharing your experience. I always like hearing fluent peoples' perspectives.