postr/StutterAugust 20, 2021

I've been trying so hard

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I've been trying so hard i have been trying so hard to come to terms with my stuttering. i always picture it as a quirk and i always remind myself that everyone has something and it just happened that i have a stutter. but no matter how hard i try to convince myself, whenever i go out and interact with people, i can't help but think they must think i'm boring because i don't talk that much and it is because of my stutter. my stutter is not severe but it is noticeable. honestly i can't help but think it's debilitating because it fucking is. and i hate it. why must i deal with this. i hate it i hate it i hate it.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception