Let’s jump right into it; I don’t think you hate my stutter. Realistically, you don’t have the time to spend deducing why my consonant sounds repeat so much. For as much of an enigma as I appear, there’s likely little urgency circulating your brain regarding the demystification of my voice. You might be reminded of …
If just one percent of the world population stutters, what does that mean for the number of those who accurately comprehend a stutterer’s persona? Since stuttering is one of the more under-discussed disabilities, the breadth of discussion around it often stays rooted in stigmas. Rather than consider the complexities of a stutterer’s lifestyle, depthless generalizations …
Just so you know, I’m not penning this on Cupid’s behalf. It just so happens to be February, and I just so happen to be reflecting on the idea of romantic partnerships. And maybe that’s a shit cover, and maybe I just now admitted it’s a shit cover, but I’m not here for your pity …
I’m a nearly 26-year-old stutterer who used to be able to meet people. What the hell happened? Well, the four years I spent pursuing a theatre degree were some of the easiest, socially. Starting college was the equivalent of being plopped into a community of fellow anxiety-ridden artists ( aka most of us). So, in …
Better understand the duel between stuttering and anxiety. No two forces compete for dominance more than my stutter does with my anxiety. We’re talking a high-speed pong match that’s been laced with various antidepressants. The back and forth-ness results in a sad stalemate almost always at my expense. That’s my way of saying my anxiety …
…gives general cause for general excitement. Padded with pride, each proclaimed “ win” in life takes its place within the index of our euphoria, and fuck, can it feel great. As a stutterer, I’ve still been able to experience the forefront of that hype. Felt the pride within myself, swelling as I bask in a …
There are many kind-hearted people out in the world. And even if some of us feel pre-conditioned to dwell more-so on the uglier caverns within our fellow beings, that much cannot be denied. Many of us, displayed through our intentions, want to do well by others. But when it comes to allyship, what I call …
As memories bury themselves in garbage bags full of wrapping paper, my brain ramps from a merry stroll to a restless sprint towards a new year. I’m mostly aware that nothing is going to change, really, from one month to the next. So why do the stakes appear to be so high right now, more …
The following is an exaggerated look at my own experiences. I wrote this as an example of just how dangerous a force OCD can become. Sometimes, and most harmfully, right under our noses. But I recognize that mental health is something that varies by individual. I’m here to announce that my OCD has reached unyielding …
I want you to take a moment and think ahead to what I sincerely hope is your very far off funeral service. When all said and done, and you close out the final chapter of your life, what is it that you would most like to be remembered as? What is it that you want …