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From: Prakhar Sachan
Date: 16 Oct 2006
Time: 21:48:31 -0500
Remote Name: 202.141.136.155
Hi Heather, You say: >>I hate to sound like a broken record but your story was extremely moving.<< LOL, don't worry even they emit sound! :-) Heather: >>It is personal stories such as yours that make me want to pursue this career.<< Prakhar: In my opinion, SLPs have a critical role to play in a stutterers' life; especially during formative years. It's heartening to know that you're so committed towards your career! Heather: >>Did you ever attend any support groups for PWS or talk to anyone in depth about your feelings about stuttering?<< Prakhar: No, I did not attend any support groups for PWS. I'm not sure if one even existed. However, I'm a member of many online groups and forums for stutterers. Although, it all happened late in my life. Say, when I was in my late teens, or early twenties. Regarding talking about stuttering that also happened late in my life. I remember I had some classmates who did stutter when I was in high school. But, talking about stuttering was a strict no no for me then. It would be a huge embarrassment that was my perception then in regards to stuttering! Even with my parents, even though they always wanted to bring up a discussion, and talk to me about my stuttering, I would always resist it. It wasn't until recent times when changes started to happen in my life. That is when slowly I started to open up. I became open about my stuttering with my family and close friends. I learned an eternal truth in regards to stuttering. And, that is If I stutter, it is not my fault. And I have nothing to be ashamed of! That is when I really started to cut into my emotional baggage associated with stuttering....... Anyways, all the best with your studies and your becoming a SLP! - Prakhar