Daily Stuttering Fact #13
Delving Deeper Into the SpeechEasy (Part 3)
This is the final part of my "Delving Deeper Into the SpeechEasy" series. I may revisit this later but for now this will be the end.
As I said through my earlier posts, the SpeechEasy isn't a miracle device that completely stops stuttering. The National Stuttering Association said it perfectly. "The SpeechEasy is a tool used to reduce stuttering not a cure." It is also not a long term solution. Think carefully about the statistics. After 18 months 50% of people had an increase in stuttering. Even if it does help forever, I would never get it. My stutter defines me. It makes me who I am. It gives me the drive, it helps me make a difference. I don't want to sound cliched but I'm glad to be me, glad to have a stutter. What do you think?
Dear Ryan, it's touching to see you inspire and educate so many people across the world. There are not many people who can unabashedly say they are glad to be themselves! I love how you have made stuttering your biggest strength. And hey, you are a brilliant writer too! Wish you all the very best -- Your uncle Allie's friend, Raksha
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ReplyDeleteIt is Amazing that you gave voice to a problem many people go through in life. Some of the world's most famous and great achievers of the world stuttered. So wonderful that you stood up for yourself and so many others. God bless.
Your uncle Allie is so proud of you. I am his friend ( bFF) ;) Ruki
You have our support and blessings.
Ajanta (Dubai) wrote: "Please read this blog. This 11yr old kid, who is battling racism and bullying in school just because he stutters, has a message for everyone and share it with your kids it will be a lesson for them.. Allister D'Souza tell your nephew what a blog he wrote and how brave he is. "
ReplyDeleteJo (London, UK): I am just reading the blog - very interesting since I developed a stuuter last year. My speech therapist gave me some exercises. I loved his quote from James Jones, struck a cord with me. I'll be reading Ryan's blog with great interest.
ReplyDeleteDeepthy (New Delhi): Please read this blog. Its a blog by a young boy that makes you wonder how insensitive this 'globalised village' is going to be. Parents with school going children need to sit down their kids and explain to them about learning to understand and appreciate kids that are different from them and not turn into bullies... Ryan is quite some writer! :) , his words are ringing across the world..
ReplyDeleteDeep Pal (Washington) This is something extraordinarily brave. Something that even we, grown-ups may flinch from - taking on those who bully him - just because he is not like them; just because he stutters. Here's his blog - funny, insightful and written with the honesty that perhaps only an eleven year old can muster; and above all, immensely brave and proud. More power to him!
ReplyDeletePlease help change Fact #9 - support Ryan by clicking on the link. NO ONE (esp. a child) deserves to feel this way!
ReplyDeleteKana (Japan) bullies have their own issues. they know they are ugly human beings inside or outside or both, and can't do anything about it, hence take it out on others. miserable are they, and they shouldn't make YOU feel down for their own issues. Sumita (Washington)
so much for america having a token black president. shameful the way some ignorant, bigoted people think, which is passed down to their children. my heart goes out to ryan. he has my full support. delna, mumbai
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of quotes that I want to share with you...“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” “The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow. For every challenge encountered there is opportunity for growth.” What you are going through is a challenge which I am sure you will overcome..you are perfect. Divya, Bangkok
ReplyDeleteI am so proud that you are dealing so well with this issue. I did not know all the problems you encounter in your day to day life. If you were close by I woukd give you a biggggg hug and tell you how proud I am of you. Love, Bessie Mama.
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