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Finding Inspiration at the NSA Conference

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Category: Personal Commentary

Published: Tuesday, 18 July 2017 01:57

Written by Alexandra D'Agostino

At this year's NSA Conference in Dallas, Texas, I met Cilla Ramia, a conference First Timer who is both a nurse and a person who stutters. I spent quite a bit of time with her at the conference asking her questions, which she was happy to answer! Shortly after getting into Nursing School at Nipissing University in May, I began doubting myself and my capabilities of eventually becoming a nurse.

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Sometimes, it’s good to listen. Sometimes, better not to!

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Category: Personal Commentary

Published: Monday, 01 May 2017 20:15

Written by Jaan Pill

It's good to be a good listener, so that you know what the other person is thinking and feeling. On the other hand, sometimes we can encounter a form of self-talk that is not worth listening to at all. That sums up the key points in the article that follows.

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Speaking Out Loud: A Poem on Stuttering

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Category: Personal Commentary

Published: Thursday, 30 March 2017 01:24

Written by Kim Block

Speaking out Loud?

Are you kidding? 

Saying my words

To be heard?

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Creating an Authentic Personal Brand When You Stutter

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Category: Personal Commentary

Published: Friday, 26 May 2017 19:20

Written by Danielle Moed

Talking about personal branding makes many people cringe. This isn't helped by the fact that a lot of the hype behind personal branding can sound shallow and a little bit phony. 

All that aside, having a personal brand is important. It shows the world who we are and what makes us unique.

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Stuttering & Personal Growth: The Journaling Journey Towards Understanding

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Category: Personal Commentary

Published: Thursday, 30 March 2017 02:01

Written by Danielle Moed

People who stutter tend to be more aware of their speech than anyone else. We tend to have an awareness of when speech is difficult for us and when we can speak with ease. Some of us may also have strong feelings attached to our stutters, whether they be positive or negative.

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Surviving a job search when you stutter

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Category: Personal Commentary

Published: Thursday, 09 March 2017 03:14

Written by Daniele Rossi

The job search process is harrowing enough. And we’re the lucky ones who get the added challenge of stuttering during a job interview! Stuttering is a challenge only because more awareness is still needed.

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