Using my Voice

Years ago when I was first diagnosed with SD and researching vocal dystonia trying to learn as much as I could, I kept coming across in depth medical sites on the internet that I found difficult to understand because of the language, the information looked like it was for written for the medical profession. However a site that I came across recently which is particularly good for the lay person just learning about SD is http://www.voiceandswallowing.com/Voicedisorders_spasd.htm; it is easy to read and not too technical yet it is informative.

My voice is sounding quite good but still not as good as I expect it will get within the next couple of weeks however I am enjoying it none the less. Walking along the beach yesterday a young boy began talking to me about my dog since he was also walking a schnauser, but his was a pup. It struck me how lovely it is to be uninhibited and engage in conversation so readily and effortlessly; something that I miss when my voice is not working as it should. Also, what a delightful young boy, he was probably about 12 years of age and carried on the conversation as if he had known me for years, we walked side by side, behind I assume his parents and chatted as if we were old friends. I was so thankful to be able to experience the freedom of expression again and for the pleasure of his company.