I spent about 18 days away from home in Uttarkashi in connection with a program evaluation. The first little hotel, I stayed in, in Joshiyada, was fine- but suddenly after about 9 days, they asked me to vacate. Reason: the Gangotri pilgrimage was to begin (Kapat- doors opened) and the hotel had prior tourist booking. […]
Recevied a touching mail from a young PWS, which made me think as to what do we really want from society? All his friends make fun of him even teachers do not understand his feelings, he is not able even to express himself freely, not able to answer the question asked by his teacher while […]
TISA gets appeal for help from young IPWS facing interviews (and especially GD). Let us say, there is a discrimination against stammerers in interview (even elsewhere). But let us remember that everybody faces somekind of discrimination or other all the time in society- based on dialect, caste, dress, body shape, religion, age, gender, college you […]
Just saw this speech by Nick Vujicic. He shares really motivational incidents from his childhood as to what perspective can do to us along with our vision and actions! Do check it out @ http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9026810297916989221#
Another member of our tribe has leapt into the darkness- and has landed safely on her two feet. Let us congratulate her:http://shatteringtheshackles.blogspot.com Dont forget to leave comments..
“Dear FriendsAlthough i don’t stammer, but i can understand the problems associated with it, It’s so nice to see that You people have formed this active association and its meeting regularly. I would just want to say that Stammering should not come in your way as a hurdle and block your creativity ..Look at my […]
Vitiligo is a harmless white patch on skin- but due to poor awareness, society reacts negatively and the person is often subjected to meaningless discrimination. Here is a poem from Mr Arvind Gupta, which says everything, that needs to be said, not just about Vitiligo, but all other superficial differences in our looks and functions.. […]
It’s IPL season once again! IPL season III will hit the grounds very soon. The waves of popularity created by this new cricket phenomenon that started 3 years ago, was enormous not only in India, but throughout the world. I am sure everybody must have already started fancying their favourite teams’ chances in the season […]
We wish all our readers and their families best greetings of the season. May they realise that our well being is interconnected and that in serving others we serve our true Self.(The picture above is that of Jesus, as seen through the eyes of an Indian artist, I guess?)
For a long time, I blamed my father for my difficulties with words, especially while talking to authority figures. He was an army man and a disciplinarian- actually, no more than any middle class Indian father, wanting to raise children into responsible adults. Actually, he was quite loving and approachable. But I as a child […]
Here is a nice offering from Kiran. What do you do with negative thoughts? Not just those related to speech- but in general? She offers some valid insights.http://kirancabral005.blogspot.com/2009/03/avoid-negative-thoughts.html
Jai, from Pune has sent this very interesting link.. it is all about you, me ..anybody.. and not just stammering.. much more than that..http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/isad9/papers/harrison9.html
Here is a poem from Janet rand, especially relevant for those PWS who are trying out self therapy: RISKTo laugh is to risk appearing the foolTo weep is to risk appearing sentimentalTo reach out for another is to risk involvementTo expose feelings is to risk exposing your true selfTo place ideas and dreams before a […]
Here is a beautiful poem by Khuzema, from chennai… I’m brave enough Tides of evil are strong, electric and high,But I have decided to swim against the tide.Woes and worries are the ingredients of my life,But I have decided to take them in my stride. What if, if I’m in the middle of the nightAnd […]
Allan Badmington sent this link to Julia (PSA) and she sent it to me.. and it is every iota worth in Gold. Must watch for everyone, whether you stammer or not- whatever is your special penchant…. whatever. This is truly amazing.http://www.maniacworld.com/are-you-going-to-finish-strong.html
Here is a very interesting transcript of a phone interview with a recovered PWS; Some significant features in this story are: sometime a deeper change in life (changing jobs, city, friends etc) can help; self-knowledge, calmness and looking inwards can also help.. and what about Martial arts like Karate? Read on this very frank and […]
Uncommon changes among common men are always fascinating and fit subject for deeper inquiry. How does a person do a U-turn? at the attitude level? is it just a ‘ripe time’ factor? We will have only theories but there is something which defies all attempts at analysis and categorization of such changes. Here is one […]
TISA wishes to sincerely thank Smruti Bulsari, and teachers like her, who believe in walking that extra mile, and a little more, to help children with special needs. Many PWS know very well, how a glance, full of understanding, could lighten their inner burden, while struggling in an environment, where oral communication was sine qua […]
Below is the link to the article Mr Mani Maran was trying to share with everyone in the IPWS chat group. It is a must read if you are “Indian”.http://www.uttishthata.org/2007/07/06/a-letter-to-every-indian-apj/