Overcoming Stuttering: Finding Comfort in Music and Supportive Community

The transcript details a personal journey of dealing with stuttering, highlighting the emotional challenges faced in school and the lack of understanding from peers and teachers. It emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive environment and explores singing as a therapeutic outlet for managing anxiety and depression.

What was the speaker's initial response when asked about their confidence in handling their stutter?

• Very confident

• Extremely confident

• Somewhat confident

• Not at all confident

How did the speaker's father react when confronted about understanding the speaker's challenges?

• He was supportive

• He laughed

• He apologized

• He ignored the speaker

What role did Carol play in the speaker's life?

• She was a therapist

• She was a classmate

• She created a supportive environment

• She was a teacher

What was the speaker's experience with reading aloud in class?

• They were encouraged by friends

• They were mocked by the teacher

• They were praised by the teacher

• They were ignored by classmates

How did the speaker feel about their stutter during their school years?

• They felt empowered

• They felt indifferent

• They felt unique

• They felt isolated

What did the speaker use as a way to cope with their emotions?

• Singing

• Dancing

• Painting

• Writing

What effect does singing have on the speaker?

• It makes them anxious

• It has no effect

• It soothes and comforts them

• It makes them sad