Why Me?

The following is Chapter 1 from the book Do You Stutter: A Guide for Teens.
 
Why Me?
By Richard F. Curlee, Ph.D.
 

Stuttering Didn't Keep Him Out Of the House

Frank Wolf remembers the moment he wanted to be a Congressman. It was in the third grade in Philadelphia, when schoolmates laughed at the young man who stuttered for dreaming about going to Washington. 

The Other Half – Supporting Partners and Spouses of People Who Stutter

Often under-acknowledged and under-used, partners and spouses of people who stutter play an important role in the “recovery process” of adults who stutter. Recently, I experienced this when my adult client, Joe brought his fiancée to a therapy session with him. It was courageous moment for Joe, to be able to show a different side of him to the person he was going to get married and openness to vulnerability that many would shy away from.

Minding Miss Manners: Advice for Speaking with a Person Who Stutters

This week, the nationally-syndicated advice column “Miss Manners”advised readers on speaking with a person who stutters. Judith Martin, the legendary “Miss Manners” advice columnist since 1978, responded to an inquiry about the proper protocol when speaking with a person who stutters.

Minding Miss Manners: Advice for Speaking with a Person Who Stutters

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Miss Manners Tackles Stuttering

In her nationally syndicated column, Miss Manners responds to a question we get all the time… DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper protocol when speaking with someone who has a stutter? Is it considered helpful or rude to assist him in completing a sentence or question?

Laura Jo McKamey: A Dedicated SLP

Laura Jo McKamey passed away in May. She was killed in a car accident when a semi-truck struck her from behind during a “white out” in Montana. She was a graduate of the Stuttering Foundation’s Eastern and Western workshops.

Buddy Morgan: Perfectionist & Gentleman

Winfred A. “Buddy” Morgan passed away in June. Buddy, as most people called him, directed and produced many of the Stuttering Foundation’s videos. 

Golfers Share Train of Thought: Raising Funds for Stuttering

Kirk and John Tarver and their Memphis-based Shelby Railroad Services Inc. raised more than $10,000 for the Stuttering Foundation.

Around the World

Sometimes I Just Stutter is now available to the 120 million people who speak Swahili thanks to Dieudonne Nsabimana of Kigali, Rwanda. Find out how you can help him spread the word about stuttering. Plus, read more news from around the world...

Materials Fly Off Shelf in Windy City

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had record attendance at its November convention in Chicago, and the Stuttering Foundation was there to spread the word about stuttering to the nearly 15,000 attendees.
 

We’re Well Read, Thanks to These Magazines

For decades the Stuttering Foundation has been fortunate to enjoy a warm relationship with publications across the United States and beyond who have faithfully donated advertising space at no charge to this nonprofit organization.

"See Fear as an Opportunity for Growth"

We have to do things because we are afraid. We have to see a situation, recognize our fear, and do it because it scares us. We have to see fear as an opportunity for growth. We have to seek out challenges. Facing our fear with a sense of purpose makes us stronger because it puts us in control of the fear.

Positive Attitude

When I was about five years old, I started to stutter badly. It would take me about five minutes to read a sentence. Going to school made me more afraid to speak. High school was a little better because I had teachers who understood me.

Pediatricians on Board for Early Intervention

Pediatricians from across the country are praising the book, The Child Who Stutters: To the Pediatrician, and new video, 7 Tips for Talking with the Child Who Stutters, from the Stuttering Foundation. 

And Now, a Word About Words!

Several years ago, we published two essays from aspiring young writers. Recently, we caught up with them to see what they are up to. Myles, then a 16-year-old junior in high school, wrote A Word About Stuttering,  and Rachel, then a 17-year-old high school senior wrote Through the Written Word.

Buyer Beware Applies to the Online Stuttering Community

Unfortunately, the Internet has allowed unscrupulous organizations and individuals the opportunity to perpetrate far too many scams. This is specifically true when it comes to help for stuttering.

Stuttering Foundation’s 23rd Annual Media Awards Competition

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2014) — For the 23rd consecutive year, the Stuttering Foundation, www.StutteringHelp.org, announces it will recognize journalists for excellence in reporting that furthers the understanding of this complex disorder.

“We are happy to announce these awards to further public awareness of stuttering,” said Jane Fraser, president of the nonprofit foundation. “Media coverage has grown substantially in volume and sensitivity in recent years. We want to continue to recognize outstanding reporting.”

First Year of Stuttering

An article recently published in the journal Pediatrics and has caused an unusual wave of letters, some strongly worded, from puzzled scholars, concerned clinicians, and confused parents, as well as calls from journalists.

Singing a ‘Safe Haven’ for Marc Anthony

Marc Anthony struggled with stuttering in his early years and found singing as a way to break free of his stuttering bonds.

Recognize the Risk Factors for Stuttering

Certain factors may place some children more at risk for stuttering. Knowing these factors will help you decide whether or not your child needs to see a speech-language pathologist. 

New Year - Old Fears

For many people, ringing in the New Year brings hope and joyful anticipation.  But for those who struggle with stuttering, the old fears of speaking and being teased are the same. 

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