postr/StutterMarch 19, 2019

I was born a social, extrovert person but my stutter has always made me mute and introvert

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I was born a social, extrovert person but my stutter has always made me mute and introvert In my mind at school I always wanted to talk and be active in conversations but I always just stood there and watched people talk, so incredibly jealous of their fluent way of speaking. They can say whatever they want with no barriers, I thought that freedom was so amazing. And thanks to social anxiety today I'm introvert and mute even just typing to my Internet friends through text. It really sucks. ​ Wish I could just restart my life but without the stutter. By the age of 25 I would have a job, I would have lots of friends, do fun stuff, make new friends way easier, not hesitate on having kids and a chance to really be me. If I had one wish that would be it, seriously.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & Agency

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socializing_one_on_one