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Shame

by Marty Jezer There were no self-help or online discussion groups when I was growing up. Not until I was in my twenties did I meet and talk to an adult who stuttered. I wish that as a kid, I had had that opportunity. Looking back, I wish someone who knew what it was...

Not Knowing Much About Stuttering

by Barbara Shannon Editor’s Note: The following is a reflection given by a parent at the FRIENDS workshop at Hofstra University in May. I am the parent of an adult who stutters. Having been asked to speak, I was a little anxious at first, because I haven’t...

Going Off to College

by Michael Caggiano GOING OFF TO COLLEGE?  Here are a few tips from a recent graduate. As a recent college graduate who has stuttered for 23 years, I would like to pass along a few tips to deal with stuttering for those about to begin their college career. First, let...

Claire’s Letter

Dear ————– , My name is Claire G. and I will be your student this year. I’m probably like most 7th graders, except I stutter. In the past, you may have had stuttering students, so you might know what to do when I speak. Here are some...

Now You Know How I Feel

by Josh Teitcher, Long Island, N.Y. Hi, my name is Joshua Teitcher and I am ten and a half years old. In my science class we were learning about Isaac Newton and his Three Laws of Motion. I had read “Notes to Listeners: What to Do and What to Know When Speaking...