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From: Alan Badmington (to Lynne)
Date: 12 Oct 2005
Time: 08:57:53 -0500
Remote Name: 84.69.53.133
Hi Lynne, Thank you for reading, and responding to, my paper. My original version was about 2,000 words longer. Quite understandably, I had to reduce it for the ISAD Online Conference, but I felt that it lost some of its impact. There were certain things that I had initially explained in greater detail. Others, I simply had to omit. I’ve since thought of additional aspects that I would like to include. When I have time, I’ll amend it accordingly and make it available to interested parties. Lynne, it has been a fascinating and exhilarating journey. I can’t tell you how much I have grown in stature during recent years. I feel that I am a more complete human being because nothing now lies outside my scope. Some may view that statement as egotistical – I certainly don’t mean it as such. The point I’m making is that I will never again have to accept second best in life, irrespective of the circumstances. I certainly believe that there are others out there who have walked similar paths to me, but have decided (for whatever reasons) not to remain within the stuttering community. Their experiences are, therefore, lost. Not everyone who stutters wishes to change the status quo. I fully respect their decision, and would never attempt to foist my views (or story) upon others. I merely explain what has happened to me – I never claim that it will be successful for anyone else. We are all unique, and responsible for our individual passages through life. Interestingly, I recently took part in a panel (in London) of persons for whom stuttering is no longer an issue. The purpose was to identify commonalities that might exist between the individual participants. I am hopeful that a summary of findings will be published in due course. Lynne, it is always a pleasure to communicate you –either by telephone, or via the Internet. One day, I am sure that our paths will cross. Take care Alan