commentr/StutterDecember 3, 2022

Content

I’d consider my stutter moderate, and I’m very open in talking about it to my peers and teachers. I’m right about to end my first semester and it’s been going great. I talk to everyone and anyone, and make a point of putting myself in “uncomfortable” situations to get over my social anxiety. As a 23 y/o male, I think it’s important to grow and invest in yourself, and dropping out of college due to a speech impediment is not even a consideration for me. I’ve had moments where I embarrass myself on blocks or bad days of stuttering, but I never let it hold me back. I still have respect from my peers and teachers and I have never have a hard time making friends. Only when you allow your stutter to dictate your social interactions and lifestyle, does it become a problem. People can feel your insecurity and shyness and it becomes harder to make friends, it’s nothing to do with your stutter, it’s about the vibe you give off. I always give off a confident strong vide, I’ll do presentations in front of the class and stutter my ass off, but I still get up there and do it with confidence. Never allow such a small issue stop you from living a life you want, it’s just a stutter! I’ve been stuttering since childhood and never have I had a point in my life where I haven’t stuttered, but I will never let my speech impediment dictate my life. Sorry for the long comment, but I hope this can give you a little boost of inspiration

Themes

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance

Subthemes

Identity & Self-PerceptionAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring

Codes (2)

socializing_group_sizesocial_pressure