postr/StutterApril 21, 2025

Feeling hopeless

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Feeling hopeless I was doing okay up until last week when I had a presentation. I cried after it and felt so ashamed. I’m a nursing student and hate that I’m the only one who stutters. I know I’m valued but I don’t feel smart or worthy. I want to say this is the lowest I’ve felt in a while. It’s really hard to stay optimistic. I don’t want to drop out but I feel so stupid. I know my shit and I’m smart but I can’t verbalize it as fluently as I want without stuttering. I know this isn’t healthy.

Themes

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work

Subthemes

Shame & EmbarrassmentSadness & HopelessnessSchool & Academic LifeHelplessness & Agency