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From: Judy Kuster
Date: 10/12/03
Time: 8:44:18 AM
Remote Name: 65.29.28.137
You say that your stuttering has improved over the years but that you are really sad about what you feel are the missed opportunities you had because of stuttering. Those feelings are important and a big part of what stuttering is all about. It is not just the outward speech symptoms. Others have talked about the feelings of missed opportunities, too. If you have a chance, read an excellent article from a previous conference http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/isad4/papers/stephenson.html
There are people that can help you with those feelings. Support groups, counselors, speech therapists, rehabilitation counselors, medical doctors and others. If you write to me privately, maybe we can brainstorm together to help you connect with a place where those feelings can be addressed. kuster@mnsu.edu
Judy Kuster