Apologizing
for the delay in posting this write-up.
for the delay in posting this write-up.
The FIRST
TISA – Kolkata SHG was held on the 2nd Dec, 2012 at the panoramic
lawns of Victoria Memorial at 3:30 pm – 5:00pm.
TISA – Kolkata SHG was held on the 2nd Dec, 2012 at the panoramic
lawns of Victoria Memorial at 3:30 pm – 5:00pm.
Total number
of attendees were 4.
of attendees were 4.
– – Mr
Rahul Mukherjee
Rahul Mukherjee
– – His
Mother.
– – Mr X(*).
Mother.
– – Mr X(*).
– – And
last but not the least, the (not so) humble coordinator, Kushal.
last but not the least, the (not so) humble coordinator, Kushal.
Initially the coordinator thought no one had turned up and so he was having a gala outing exploring
Victoria, seeing lively and colourful people all around (including pretty
girls—J ), and reading TISA self-help
manual. (The chapter on Values and Beliefs is truly truly amazing and a must
read for all. Great , great, awesome job Sachin).
Victoria, seeing lively and colourful people all around (including pretty
girls—J ), and reading TISA self-help
manual. (The chapter on Values and Beliefs is truly truly amazing and a must
read for all. Great , great, awesome job Sachin).
Later on, I
was joined (unfortuanately…hahaha) by Rahul, his mother and Mr X.
was joined (unfortuanately…hahaha) by Rahul, his mother and Mr X.
A very brief
introduction of the participants:
introduction of the participants:
– – Mr X is a recovered stammerer and runs a coaching center.Truly epitomizes the pinnacle of achievement for any PWS (person with
stammering).
stammering).
– – Rahul
is in his 3 year of engineering. A shy and extremely pleasant personality.
is in his 3 year of engineering. A shy and extremely pleasant personality.
– – His
Mother. Appearances can be very deceptive. Little did the simple mannerism
betray that she is a Doctor of Neurology at one of Kolkata’s top hospital.
Mother. Appearances can be very deceptive. Little did the simple mannerism
betray that she is a Doctor of Neurology at one of Kolkata’s top hospital.
– – Kushal.
No introductions required. (!)
No introductions required. (!)
Proceeding
began by me introducing the role of TISA and sharing the TISA self help manual
and copy of Samvad which I had received at Coorg (The All India Stammering
Meet). Talks revolved mainly around stammering, whether it is curable, if so
how etc. Everyone also shared a few experiences. Mr X was particularly
influential and motivating with his ‘go-get’ approach on overcoming stammering.
Rahul was more of a recipient, gathering knowledge (I presume).
began by me introducing the role of TISA and sharing the TISA self help manual
and copy of Samvad which I had received at Coorg (The All India Stammering
Meet). Talks revolved mainly around stammering, whether it is curable, if so
how etc. Everyone also shared a few experiences. Mr X was particularly
influential and motivating with his ‘go-get’ approach on overcoming stammering.
Rahul was more of a recipient, gathering knowledge (I presume).
The meet saw,
a light-hearted Debate between the coordinator and Mr X on the way to
‘cure’ stammering. The coordinator tried his best to advocate TISA’s approach
of ‘there are multiple ways to truth. One is free to choose his/her path’,
while Mr X strongly advocated the path he had taken, which of course
has done wonders for him.
a light-hearted Debate between the coordinator and Mr X on the way to
‘cure’ stammering. The coordinator tried his best to advocate TISA’s approach
of ‘there are multiple ways to truth. One is free to choose his/her path’,
while Mr X strongly advocated the path he had taken, which of course
has done wonders for him.
The meet
concluded with sharing a joke by each of the participants. Mr X (a
professional comedian, he has participated in the famous Bengali comedy show) was simply fantastic. For a shy boy like Rahul to have shared a nice
joke, made the coordinator proud to have organized the meet.
concluded with sharing a joke by each of the participants. Mr X (a
professional comedian, he has participated in the famous Bengali comedy show) was simply fantastic. For a shy boy like Rahul to have shared a nice
joke, made the coordinator proud to have organized the meet.
Looking
forward to the next SHG meet.
forward to the next SHG meet.
Best Wishes to all,
Kushal (8981876099)
* – For personal reasons I have kept Mr X’s identity unknown.
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7 thoughts on “First Kolkata SHG meet – a writeup”
Sachin
(December 13, 2012 - 3:03 pm)Thank a lot!
Yes, Kushal- TISA has a clear policy about therapist:
http://stammer.in/which-therapist-.html
Congrats on starting this new venture!
admin
(December 13, 2012 - 5:29 pm)Congrats!!
admin
(December 14, 2012 - 3:51 am)Congrats to all 🙂
Regards.
admin
(December 14, 2012 - 4:55 am)Hats off kushal for conducting 1st SHG meeting in Kolkatta. It may be a small beginning but will grow larger in due course of time. It is also happy that a PWS mother who herself is a doctor also participated in the meeting. Really wonderful. All the best to Kushal and others.
Vishal Gupta
(December 15, 2012 - 7:05 am)Congo..!!!!
admin
(December 15, 2012 - 7:21 pm)Thank you all. Have uncovered something more than a gold-mine in coming across TISA.
Hope 2 meet u all in person again soon….and u 2 Vishal(would luv 2 get 2 know u better)
Sachin
(December 16, 2012 - 2:59 am)It is ok- There is no compulsion or force- TISA is a free movement based on research and experiences.. Check this:
http://t-tisa.blogspot.in/2012/10/happy-losers_9923.html#more
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