postr/StutterJanuary 7, 2018

Stuttering has ruined my life

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Stuttering has ruined my life I've never been able to do any activities I otherwise would have done if i didn't stutter as I was afraid of embarrassing myself or being asked for my name which i struggle to say... Also, when playing games like overwatch etc I always get asked by friends to get on the mic, but i come up with a BS excuse not to which is so annoying... I know if I didn't stutter I would have probably went into acting tbh which i obviously can't do... It's like my whole life revolves around stuttering i think about how to dodge saying difficult words all the time, avoid situations where I will be forced to speak in public or unable to speak to strangers. I went to one of the best stuttering therapy's in my country but stopped after a couple weeks because I felt so awkward with my mum being there and being forced to listen to my voice on the recorder (which i hate doing even when by myself.. now i regret leaving because I could be fluent right now as this was around 7 years ago :/) Gonna come back to this post and edit in more information but my mum is coming down and i dont want her or anyone I know irl/online seeing this post ;/

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Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHelplessness & AgencyEmployment & CareerQuality of Life