postr/StutterJune 3, 2024

What do I do?

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What do I do? So in around January this girl showed interest in me over Snapchat, however I rather stupidly pulled a cowardly move and just ignored her. At the time I was in a much worse place and basically saw myself as worthless and a failure due to my speech. Thankfully I'm feeling a lot better now. Unfortunately the whole incident plays in my head constantly now and I feel like a dickhead, I've considered trying to restart the contact but I really don't know what to do. Also I don't mean to sound like an asshole as I know many people here are not as lucky to have girls try and make moves towards them its just I fall under the Covert Stuttering bracket meaning I'm basically trying to hide everything about my speech from basically everyone I meet until I eventually slip up and the 'secret' gets out. Sorry for the post rambling on, anyone with similar experiences or helpful words would be appreciated.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentDisclosure & Telling Others