postr/StutterApril 14, 2023

The life of the PWS

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The life of the PWS Yes you can try to live your life to the fullest regardless of your stutter and it might even cure your stutter. You can try to not pay attention to the judgmental looks, of people , you can try to not overthink it and push pass the bonds of your stutter. But sadly this in itself is a lie, because what if I just go talk to people like yall said and my speech never gets better? I mean there is no official cure right, what if I spent my entire life talking to people while hating every second of it. Eventually I would have a complete mental breakdown. What yall aren't getting about me is that. I cant do what yall do, yes I have a inferiority complex but guess what, it's a fucking justified one. No amount of ignoring and positivity can shadow my anxiety when it comes to talking. I would rather spend a lifetime in isolation than spend a lifetime of talking to people with a clear disadvantage. Life is all about luck and unfortunately my luck has ran out. This whole time I have been afraid to talk to people and why would I continue to torture myself for a freind that I will never have, or the partner i will never have. If stuttering was truly acceptable i would never of even batted a eyelash at it. But sadly the losing team never truly wins. Life is all about how lucky you are and also the advantages you have. And blind optimism is a recipe for my own self destruction. You can hype up a person with no legs as much as you want but they will never win a race against a normal person.

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Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Helplessness & AgencyHiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentHope & MotivationStigma & Bullying