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From: Prakhar Sachan
Date: 14 Oct 2006
Time: 07:24:13 -0500
Remote Name: 202.141.136.155
Hi Karen, You said: >>”As I read the description of your friends reactions, I realized that it may be have been more difficult to be open about stuttering with them than it was in less personal situations.”<< I did not start disclosing upfront that I stutter. Rather, it was because of non-avoidance of words, my stutter became more visible which until now was “hidden”. As I mentioned in my response to Michael Nawrocki above, disclosure always came second. So, disclosure in itself was a consequence. But, was it hard compared to less personal situations? I would say, yes, initially it was. You further ask: >>”Did you talk to your friends about their reactions?"<< Not really. Their reaction to my stutter now wasn't a ridicule. They were just lost, or alarmed because they did not know what to say or do. Stuttering was unknown to them, so they did not really know how to relate to my stuttering moments -- not their fault! But... yeah... such moments did make me revert back to covertness. Dealing with all this is like taking one step backward and two steps forward. >>"Were they open with you about their perceived change in your fluency?”<< Some were, some weren't. It was an individualistic response. Hope this answers your questions. Good luck with your studies! Best always, Prakhar