This is from a friend in Mn:

This sounds like me!! I do the same thing when I meet people that I have not seen in a long time,or on the phone,and when I'm stressed or tired...all these years and I still deal with that stuff.So normal? I guess for some of us...location location it depends where the Annie's were,if you had a stroke...same as me this Mary.

Glenn

This one is from a friend in Northern Pa., she was a charge nurse:

This word searching and stuttering is a common thing among us I did and still do it but has improved some, but is embarassing if the person dosen't know me or what i went through, and i don't always feel like explaining what happened. thats why i felt so comfortable online you can type instead than speak. Mimi and i have had conversations over the phone where we were both word searching
Have a great trip Mimi and stay off the roof of the truck, please!!! I leave for NYC on thursday for Omar's wedding, going on AM track, no planes for this girl.
Ruth

This one is from a survivor in florida. it seems others have experienced what you're going through Mary:

I search for words alot - I'm better at writing than talking anymore - if I'm in a hurry, I'm worse.

c