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From: Prakhar Sachan
Date: 17 Oct 2006
Time: 07:56:19 -0500
Remote Name: 202.141.136.155
Hi Brooke, You say:>>”Reading your paper opened my eyes to what people who stutter experience on a daily basis. I sometimes think I take "simple" things (such as saying my name, speaking on the telephone etc...) for granted and don't consider how difficult and frustrating it can be for someone who stutters.<<” Yeah, it's really hard stepping into the shoes of a PWS – isn't it? :-) Nevertheless, I'm glad you're making an effort to understand what it feels like to be a stutterer. I'm sure you'll become a very competent SLP! You ask: >>”Did you at any point consider receiving treatment from a SLP?”<< Yes, but that happened a bit late in my life – late teens/early twenties. Brooke:>>”Also, how did your family or others assist you in this process?”<< Prakhar: Regarding my family, they are very supportive. My close friends as well. It is only recently that I have opened up in regards to my stuttering. Earlier, I was a typical covert, as such NEVER wanted to talk about it. Many people, in many ways, have imparted me valuable lessons along the way. I have elaborated on this in my response to a lot of people. Ummm....so many people, that I have even forgotten the list. :-) Let's see.... You might want to read the later half of my response to Pirayeh Shabanzadeh http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/cahn_mnsu_edu/9sachan/_disc4/0000004d.htm Also, my responses to Heather Schnell “Re:Touching Story” and Tara Bauman “Re:Question”. Good luck with everything! -- Prakhar