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At my age(60) I've been stuttering for a long time. Four years ago, during my mid-life crisis, I decided to make some major changes. Joining a Mens Group was the key to learning that I'm OK. Within months, instead of watching myself perform, full of fear and stage-fright, I assumed a friendly, gentle and confident manner.The magic for me lies in your response. Acknowledged, I feel equal, a whole person. As such, I have no need to cringe and fear you. I always get the response I deserve. I stopped being on guard and defensive with everyone. The world is not the dangerous place I always thought it was. My attention is focussed totally on you. When I speak, I’m offering you something. If given with the right attitude, it will be accepted.
I stopped stuttering that year, a bit shakily at first, then convincingly. Life is great!
It's bed time in Sydney. Tomorrow is another day.
Standingtall
03-29-2007, 04:16 PM
Hans, good to see you were able to sign in okay. Good to see you here. I hope to get my fluency before I hit the Mid-life crises.
Peace
Gene
3FingerBrown
03-29-2007, 05:40 PM
Weclome Hans! Great to see that you have learned to see youself as a whole person without the self limiting beliefs of a stutterer.
Great to have you here and I look forward to your contributions.
Ari
divisi
04-01-2007, 10:04 PM
Welcome Hans! Your contributions are going to be very interesting!
david
04-01-2007, 10:12 PM
but where are your contributions Hans ?
David, I'm still struggling with the various forums and threads and posts. Look under "best form of flattery" for some of my thoughts.
I recognised some time ago that, since there are situations where I never stutter, there can't be a physical cause for my stuttering behavior; NOW, AT THIS MOMENT. I had to face the unpalatable truth: I am responsible for my stutter.
Then it dawned on me. If I'm responsible, I have it within my power to remove it. So I did. (What an adventure!)
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