So by now, most of you know that I also write on another blog. Mostly I reflect on attitudes and feelings about the covert experience. I do consider myself more covert than overt, although that balance is steadily tipping more towards overt everyday.
I have recently invited friends to share some of their stuttering experiences on my blog. The most recent guest blogger's story generated a LOT of interest, discussion and comments.
I really can't offer much insight on the experience of severe stutterers. But, I do think that all of us who stutter can relate to the core feelings of shame, fear and pain at some point in our journeys, regardless of severity.
So, I invite you to read Adam's story here. It is poignant, emotional and raw, and opens your eyes to the pain of some people who stutter. Adam wrote to me one night last week, and his words so struck me, that I asked for his permission to share his story.
Please, let us know what you think. Leave a comment here or on the other blog, or both!
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Pam, thank you for posting this link for us. I found it very interesting to read about Adam's struggle with stuttering and was certainly very moving. I have so many questions after reading this post! Has Adam seen therapy at all?
ReplyDeleteI have always learned that people who stutter did not want you to do the talking for them and to let them finish speaking. Do you think there is an exception to this? Adam seems to really want the assistance, especially from his parent.
Have you been able to offer Adam any advice?
Thank you again! What a fantastic post :)
Well, Adams story is touching. I don't think he has seen therapy recently. He believes he needs an anti-stuttering device.Lots of us have tried to encourage Adam to just be, but he is convinced he is too horrible to subject anyone to listening to him. Glad you got something from this story.
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