postr/StutterSeptember 7, 2023

It sucks that I stutter on my name

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It sucks that I stutter on my name So I'm part of a local community group and we have monthly meetings. At each meeting we have been introducing ourselves. It's stressful for me but I've pushed myself to go to every one. Well today I get there and struggle a bit on my name. It's pretty informal so a few people show up late. Well someone suggested we all introduce themselves *again* because of the people who were late and so I get to be stressed again. It's all just so frustrating. I hate stuttering or blocking when meeting people. I've heard "Did you forget your name?" more than a few times. I legitimately think if I had a one syllable name like John or Bob I could've had a lot less stress in my life lol. I'm so jealous of people who don't have worry about introducing themselves. Anyways, just a rant about how unfair stuttering is.

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Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

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Feared Words & NamesShame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & Agency