thisisstuttering

On July 4th, thisisstuttering was shown to a group of about 700 people at the National Stuttering Association’s 30th Annual Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. I honestly did not know how the screening would go, being shown to 700 people who recognized, identified, and suffered from the same speech impediment I do. I was absolutely astonished at the immediate response following the conclusion of the film: A ROARING STANDING OVATION. I was emotional, I couldn’t believe my personal story of pain and perseverance and acceptance of my problem was connecting with an entire roomful of people I did not know. I am so thankful for the opportunity to play thisisstuttering to such a fantastic group of friends and participating in conversation after conversation, hearing people’s stories, meeting stutterer after stutterer, I was overwhelmed with this blessing. Thank to ALL to came out to Scottsdale and participated in the screening and Q&A following. This was an experience of a lifetime and I can not be more grateful for the loving, caring, and immensely supportive people of the National Stuttering Association. Can’t wait for next year!