What I learned about stammering was that, when as a young…
“What I learned about stammering was that, when as a young child you lose the confidence of anyone who wants to listen to you, you lose confidence in your voice and the right to speech. And a lot of the therapy was saying, 'You have a right to be heard.'”
About This Quote
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Loss of confidence in childhood speech can silence a voice, but therapy restores the right to be heard.
In simple terms: Regain confidence to speak.
Reclaim your voice.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- public speaking
- therapy
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps help rebuild speaking confidence?
- How does listening affect self‑esteem?
Regaining confidence can be a long process.