postr/StutterJanuary 9, 2020

Got called “drunk” on the phone

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Got called “drunk” on the phone I was at work today talking to a client on the phone, and my stutter was so bad that they called me drunk. I tried my best not to cry and held it together, and I put him on hold and handed the phone to the doctor. They had a conversation, and I learned later that she dismissed him as a client. She told me that I was doing very well and had no tolerance for people to treat me like that. I’m glad I work where I do, but in those times it reminds me that there are jerks and people out there who are rude and don’t understand.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightPropositionality & WeightShame & Embarrassment

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ordering_service_encounteremotional_state