commentr/StutterMay 6, 2020

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You literally took the words right out of my mouth. We're in exactly the same boat. I enjoy talking and meeting new people. I like to say I'm a pretty outgoing person when I **can** be. Sometimes I just get so upset because I wonder why they chose me. Why didn't they chose someone else. Job interviews are literally the worst for me. I'm stuck at a job where the pay is crap, but because I physically/mentally cannot get myself to even think about the interview process of a job, I stay there. Long story short, I'm not going to tell you that it'll get better b.s because you and I both know that there's no cure. ***BUT--*** what I *will* tell you is that there is absolutely nobody else like you. Yes you stutter.. so what? If people have a problem with that that sounds like their problem. I find myself apologizing for my stuttering as if it's an inconvenience for them and I really need to stop doing that. Don't apologize for being who you are :) But if you really need assurance, I recommend a speech therapist or maybe a stuttering device. The one I use is SpeechEasy. It is an investment piece as it's very pricey, but knowing that I have it if I ever feel tense or anxious makes me stutter wayyyy less. I hope things work out for you!

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Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySchool & WorkTherapy & Professional

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Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & PrideEmployment & CareerAssistive Devices