commentr/StutterJanuary 9, 2021

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During every eye exam I had growing up, I would lie about the letters I saw. Saying letters, especially the ones with hard sounds, was tough back then so I defaulted to saying the easy ones and I was scared to admit my stutter. The nurse always said I needed glasses and wondered how I got along in life.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment