I met with the speech therapist Friday. In my case it is more like voice therapy. I learned a lot, and got a lot of helpful advice, drills, and larynx stretching and relaxation techniques. She told me that whispering instead of talking was not helping. In fact, it could actually be hurting so I have to continually remind myself to talk, even if barely audible, instead of whispering.
I have seen some modest improvement already. I think it going to be a slow, gradual process of relaxing the muscles and restoring vocal strength. I suppose that is what is implied in the word “therapy.”
Going through this has shown me that our voice is a blessing and a miracle that we take for granted every hour of every day. At least I did, and still do.
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