postr/StutterMay 9, 2024

I'm sick and tired of being a slave to my stutter.

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I'm sick and tired of being a slave to my stutter. Every single time something in my life goes wrong, I always blame my stutter. I'm tired of feeling like I'm unworthy of love. I'm tired of feeling inadequate in every situation and every conversation, even though I have plenty to say. I'm tired of taking it out on my family every time I feel embarassed, judged, or rejected because of my stutter. I'm tired of fighting a side of me I can't change... I'm a 26-year-old male who went through ups and downs. I have achieved a lot, experienced true love, lived unforgettable experiences... Yet I can't get over my stutter. I wish I wasn't born this way, I really do. But I can't change that. It's not my fault, I'm aware of that. Then why do I still blame my stutter for everything? I wish i could just let go. I have loyal friends, people who love me despite my speech disability... I don't know. It's hard to live like this. This year I promised myself I would start disclosing it, but I've yet to start. How can I change the relationship with my stutter? I'm tired of feeling this way...

Themes

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Shame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerHelplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-PerceptionDisclosure & Telling Others