commentr/StutterJuly 7, 2023

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also f22. im so sorry youre feeling pressured into something you don’t want to do. even if you were ace or lesbian or something other then attracted to men, that’s none of their business to be putting labels on you. i don’t think most people will ever understand — even speech therapists — how debilitating having a speech disability is on its own and then having to deal with all that extra stuff that comes with it (anxiety, isolation, shame, depression). for them to try and force you out if that mindset (not specifically relationship or sex related but to start simply living) will not work and that’s something you have to do on your own time and when / if you feel ready. im pretty “behind” too as ive never been in a proper relationship and have been isolating myself due to trying to hide my speech these past 2-3 years as it’s gotten worse since starting college but all my friends have seemingly started to get their lives together. i know how much shame can come with that and how hard it can be to not compare yourself with others. at the end of the day it’s your life. the questions people are asking you are very personal and you aren’t entitled to give them any sort of answer. im not sure if i have advice but just know that everyone goes at their own pace.

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Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentLoneliness & IsolationShame & EmbarrassmentSadness & Hopelessness