postr/StutterJune 1, 2020

Hard work pays off at times

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Hard work pays off at times I stuttered forever in my childhood. I still do. I was depressed, I still am at times. I lacked confidence. I can speak well, but only in my mind. I always wanted to be a funny host in school and college events. The only thing I could do was work hard and get good grades in school and college. I studied. I saw inspirational movies just to assure myself that I can do it. I was not the best in class, but somehow I made through. I got my engineering degree. Got a job. Did my MBA and now I am on for a consulting job. Problem is, it's a client facing job, and I am scared. I am shit scared and worried. Thinking about all the struggles I went through and I possibly have to go through for the rest of my life makes me more worried. I spiral into depression at times. Why me! Why can the others speak so effortlessly! People don't understand my struggle. I don't expect anyone to. My struggle is real and I am facing it alone. But somewhere I feel I can do it. I can make it big and this tiny bit of assurance makes me hopeful.

Themes

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work

Subthemes

Severity & FluctuationSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & AgencyHope & MotivationEmployment & Career