We had a terrific group for our first session of the school year! Barry let us borrow his “Stutterers Rock” banner, which was worn for the opening words.
We had two new faces in group, and there was plenty of commiserating about how introducing yourself to a group of people is like a “firing squad”, how ordering food at a restaurant can be more than frustrating (wish pointing at the food pictures would do the trick), and how self-advertising as a person who stutters is terribly difficult, but often means you stutter less and the listener is more patient.
Our take home thought was to come up with a few ways that stuttering is actually a positive — such as it allows you to be an empathetic and caring listener. Love having newbies!
We’re keen to start up our own Toastmaster’s Group and would love the group’s input. Check out the King’s Speakers and let us know if you have ideas — Go Team Stuttering!
