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From: Alan Badmington (to Jerrie)
Date: 14 Oct 2005
Time: 18:21:29 -0500
Remote Name: 81.76.57.110
Hi Jerrie, Thank you for your kind remarks! I've been actively involved within the international stuttering community since 2001 but, as you mention, our paths have not previously crossed. Has there finally been divine intervention ;-) You certainly made two major breakthroughs when you (1) Recognised the damaging effects of negative self-talk, and (2) Became aware that YOU had the ability to influence the impact that stuttering has upon YOUR life. In your post, you make specific mention to the fact that (in my paper) I mention that stuttering is no longer an issue, nor influences any of my decisions. Throughout my life, the way in which I spoke had a huge bearing upon how I felt about myself, and how I envisaged others felt about me. Yet, today, it does not figure in my thinking. When I changed my self-limiting beliefs (and widened my self-image), my thoughts and behaviour followed suit. I'd just like to clarify one point. Stuttering has now disappeared from my mind, in the sense that I cease to think about the physical act, or my personal attachment to such behaviour. However, many will be aware that I am extensively involved within the stuttering community (via workshops, support networks, conferences, Internet groups, articles etc), as well as undertaking a programme of talks to non-stuttering organisations, in an effort to increase public awareness. It is, therefore, inevitable, that the subject occupies my thoughts from time to time - but in an entirely different context. I wish you continued progress in the direction that you are travelling. You have come a considerable way already. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my paper. Kindest regards Alan