commentr/StutterMay 24, 2022

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Dude I absolutely hated ordering at restaurants. Usually my dad would look at me in this judging way while I would block for 5-10 seconds. The feelings of embarrassment and shame were so palpable. Sometimes I just point to the menu item while barely managing to say it. Other times I would choose my 2nd choice over my 1st because I couldn't say it. Now I make sure I order what I WANT, even if I have to point at the menu if I'm unable to say it. I've let stuttering control my life for so long, I'm not going to let it dictate what delicious food I eat.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride

Codes (2)

ordering_service_encounterperceived_judgment