by Friends | Jun 15, 2010 | Convention Reflections
Last year was our first year at the Friends conference. Our little Sophie, now 11 years old, has been stuttering for the past 6 years. We really had no idea what stuttering was or what causes it. We still don’t. But we could see it bothered Sophie. Before the...
by Friends | Apr 28, 2010 | Convention Reflections
Hotel room:$129/night Flight: $210 Registration:$320 Clamor of voices: Priceless That old VISA advertisement often comes to mind as I watch the beginning of a FRIENDS conference. Looking back on the weekend, I treasure the picture of young adults and teens hanging out...
by Friends | Feb 15, 2010 | Convention Reflections
I gained so much from the speakers and parents who are helping their kids gain self-esteem and confidence. Since the FRIENDS convention my son has had a life–changing attitude towards his stuttering and his ability to communicate in public. Friends truly understand...
by Friends | Jan 23, 2010 | Reaching Out
by Lee Ann Kincade I am blessed to have two beautiful and healthy sons. My oldest, Jonathan, is nine and from my first marriage. The youngest is James, four, and from my present marriage. Both are very normal boys in most respects: love to ride bikes, love chocolate...
by Friends | Oct 15, 2009 | For Teens
People think you have a lower I.Q People think you can’t do anything Being unable to speak my mind naturally People judge people who stutter because they don’t know about stuttering People finish words for you People think you can’t do things People make fun of you...
