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From: Alan Badmington
Date: 10/20/03
Time: 6:38:41 PM
Remote Name: 195.92.67.65
Hi Kim and Katie,
It is difficult for some PWS (and persons who do not stutter) to expand their comfort zones and take risks. They may need encouragement
I have found that they are more likely to attempt something new when supported by others. I regularly accompany other PWS out onto the streets (and into other public places) to provide that support. Two days ago, I was present when another PWS spoke to more than 200 complete strangers over a period of about four hours.
He started apprehensively but progressively gained in confidence. Some attempts were not as successful as others, but I encouraged him to focus on the positive and exclude the negative.
Kindest regards
Alan
If things do not work out as they planned, then they are not alone.