LAZAR
“First time I was here, my stutter was sever. I couldn’t say one word without stuttering. Afterwards, after the first therapy I stopped stuttering for a year, but didn’t complete all six months of practicing, but only three. About a year later, slight stutter started reappearing”
Dr Vorobiev / Interpreter Jelena: Good afternoon, the next participant of our school of those who conquer stuttering is Lazar. Lazar, tell us something about yourself. How old are you, what do you do?
Lazar: My name is Lazar, I’m 17 and live in Vinča. I’m currently attending high school. I practice jiu jitsu. I have older brother, who is 23.
Dr Vorobiev / Interpreter Jelena: Tell us about the result you achieved, compare your result to before.
Lazar: First time I came here, I was stuttering a lot, I couldn’t say one word without stuttering. Afterwards, after the first therapy I stopped stuttering for a year, but didn’t practice for full six months, but only three. I thought I should do three, instead of six, and I realized I was wrong when I came here for the second time. About a year later slight stutter started reappearing. And it stayed that way, there was no tension as during the first time, slight stutter for about two years. Then, about a month ago, my speech improved, because I suddenly became more relaxed. Then I came to completely overcome that problem, and I hope I will be able to do that.
Dr Vorobiev / Interpreter Jelena: At the beginning of the treatment, the doctor doesn’t say to the new students that they can participate in the therapy again. You’re actually not his patients, but his students, you’re now his friends, companions and you go through this together. Take Lazar, for example, who came after five years or after some period. If your speech starts worsening, you are free to come and the doctor will help you, he is happy to see you. Share some advice with those struggling with that damn stutter. What to focus on, and what to completely ignore. When to start practicing.
Lazar: I can’t give any advice, because I’m not entirely sure why I am doing this, all I know is that you should tense your stomach …
Dr Vorobiev / Interpreter Jelena: Tell us what you think should be done. Exactly as you did it.
Lazar: I just listened to what the doctor said and tried to follow his instructions, and that’s about it.