postr/StutterJune 23, 2021

I hate my stutter

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I hate my stutter I had to order food on the drive-thru because my grandparents don’t speak english and I had to order for them. And halfway through ordering I got stuck in a loop, I couldn’t even shut up and the girl that was taking my order said “I can’t deal with this shit” and I felt utterly humiliated. Another employee continued taking my order and he laughed when I stuttered again. I felt devastated. My brother even called me an idiot because I didn’t even order correctly. I just hate my stutter so much, it’s gotten so much worse lately.

Themes

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCauses & Variability

Subthemes

Frustration & AngerShame & EmbarrassmentStigma & BullyingSeverity & Fluctuation

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ordering_service_encountertime_pressure