commentr/StutterMarch 10, 2024

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At the same exact position as you right now. I don’t really see myself getting a job anytime soon. Speech therapy doesn’t help, and I’m only two years away from being an adult. I can’t even say my name to a substitute teacher. I was trying to find a job that required as little talking as possible, almost impossible. I don’t even know what I’m going to do for college, especially if I will most likely have presentations in college. Not sure if my IEP will be carried over if I do go to college. And about my family, I somewhat distance my self from them just due to my stuttering. Same goes for going out with my friends or even making new friends. Thankfully there are support places like this sub Reddit, I feel included here. People here are almost always welcoming to DMs and helping other fellow stutters. Like last night I had someone DM me with resources they used to help with their stuttering. I’m just hoping I would be fluent enough and stutter less by the time I’m in the work force.

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Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work

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Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & AgencySchool & Academic LifeEmployment & Career