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From: Rebekah Norris
Date: 07 Oct 2012
Time: 12:26:22 -0500
Remote Name: 24.241.7.239
Pam, I agree that change changes everyone involved, not just the person who stutters. I have read about similar situations in which spouses became very worried that they would no longer be needed or wanted as their significant other became more fluent. It seems in some instances like part of the spouse's identity was also wrapped up in the other person's stuttering in a way. It is important then, that we work with families and loved ones as well as the person who stutters. In the midst of all the new change, it may be hard to see that their loved one is still the same person inside even if they speak more fluently or are not as bothered by their stuttering. Some things about the person may be changing but not everything. Relationship dynamics may definitely change and that isn't always easy adjust to at first. Do you have any recommendations for assisting people who stutter and their families through the change, maybe insights you've gained through your experience? Are there some things or ways SLPs/others go about this type of situation that hurt more than help that you've seen? Thanks, Rebekah