People used to tease me about how peppy and sing song-y my voice was and how clearly and distinctly I ennuiciated my words. My mother was Irish. Now my voice sounds like a drone with no inflexion and I talk like I have a lisp. My words slur together and can't get out right and I sometimes dribble. I do not talk as casually as I use to because I am embarrassed and I do not want to draw attention to myself.

kathie