speech problems

Hey, I'm in college and I've stuttered my whole life. It's really difficult sometimes--especially when I want to say something and can't say it very easily--but I'm going to stutter for the rest of my life, so the best thing to do is to move on.

As for the kids making fun of you, screw them. If they make fun of you, come right back with something snappy. Or, just let them know that you don't appreciate their making fun of you. If they make fun of you in a school setting (e.g., the classroom), telling a teacher never hurts.

Whoever has said that you should write about your feelings is absolutely correct. Not only will keeping a journal help you to vent a bit, but it will improve your writing. Nifty.

Stay strong!

 

Maybe you could use the blog thing here at EC for that?

 

There we go; how easy is that? Of course, if you want a private journal, you can't go wrong with a good ol' composition notebook.

 

Hey Jayden

I know this thread seems to have stopped but as I'm new to EC I've been looking around and reading a few older "posts" including a few written by you.

My 16-year-old nephew is only 1.67m or 5' 5" and is always moaning about how short he is. I'm allways telling him it's who you are that matters not how tall you are, etc. I'll tell you the same thing. From what I've read in your posts you come across as a very leve-headed person and you display a greater maturity than your age suggests. As you become more confident in life your stutter may go on its own - just don't rise to the torments.

Kids in your school are probably jealous of you as in a funny sort of way you're noticeable. Make the most of it - you don't want to be Mr Ordinary - too many of those around!! You are unique, so make the most of it.

Keep on with school - it WILL be worth it eventually. Lastly, a couple of sayings for you - the best things in life come in small packages - and - it's not the size that matters, it's what you do with it!!

Hope this helps and if you want to chat further, PM me.

 

Hey Jayden,
You really shouldn't be so embarrassed about your speech. Not only do I love Australian accents but I think a stutter is so cute. As far as the height thing goes, I know exactly how you feel. I'm 5' 3" and 18 years old, which means I'm not going to grow anymore. All my life I've been the shortest kid in school. When I was in middle school people told me I looked like I belonged in elemetary school. When I was in high school they said I looked like I was in middle school. Everyone says I look young for my age and the fact that I'm skinny only makes it worse. I'm also the shortest boy in my family. My 13 year old cousin is about 6 inches taller than me. But I never let myself feel inferior to other people just because I'm short, and you shouldn't either. No matter how tall or how short, everyone is equal.(&&&)