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Today brought hope. Hello r/stutter, Today something major happened to me and to most it would be a very minor thing, but to me it was huge. I went to a banquet held for my Aunt’s school district. The district was handing out awards for educators that had served significantly well. My aunt was up as a nominee for number one high school teacher. My family and I were all rooting for her to win. Unfortunately she didn’t win however, and this is where the real story begins, the teacher that did win had a speech impediment and it really opened my eyes about my life. When they called his name and he went up to give his speech, some people made comments that he only won because of his stutter, meanwhile I could only watch in amazement. I was so moved by his courage to stand up in front of 150+ people and give a speech knowing he would struggle through it. Being in the audience I was able to relate his struggle to my own. Everyday I struggle with stuttering and the anxiety that comes with it. It was even emotional just to know that there was at least someone out there that knows what it’s like to have to struggle through even the simplest of communication. After his speech was over I applauded him loudly and it really got me to thinking about my situation. With college continuing and my future career ahead, I think I should seek help with my stuttering and really find ways to improve it. Because now I think I know that it really can’t hold me back. I hope by sharing this I might have enviked that same drive in someone else that sort of awoken within myself tonight. I think anyone can overcome their stutter if they work hard enough at it or at the very least learn to accept and live with it.