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People do not understand A lot of people do not understand how stuttering affects us. Stuttering robs me of being spontaneous or creative when speaking. I can't be witty because I fear I'd stutter and lose that moment. I can't communicate effectively or control my intonation and inflection when speaking because I am focused on not getting stuck on the word I am trying to say. My confidence has taken a hit as well. I can't speak freely in a new gathering because I fear I'd stutter and take the fun out of the convo, so I just keep looking. My anxiety eats me up, so when I eventually speak, I struggle to keep my thoughts aligned. Sucks that there are no medications for us. Considering taking Xanax to help with situations that might trigger my anxiety. Stuttering goes beyond just getting stuck on the word. There are so many things that it eats up inside of me. But I'd not relent. I'd keep on putting myself out there. Recording myself speaking. Noting the words that are difficult to let out. ​