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Yes 😭 I used to use a different name in starbucks and would avoid meeting new people. I've had people laugh and say things like 'did you forget your name?' as they don't realise that I have a stutter. I would sometimes even drop the first letter of my name so I could play it off as a miscommunication if they found out that it wasn't my actual name. However last year I started a job as a care assistant and had to constantly repeat my name to hard of hearing elderly people all day every day. It was so hard at first but after a while I became very used to it and it got a little easier. I still stutter on my name, but I've been trying really hard to rid myself of the fear and anxiety that goes along with it. My advice would be to keep on saying your name and saying it proudly even if it takes you a while. I've found that most people don't actually care if you stutter (I end up feeling bad telling people cause they're so embarrassed if they've made fun lol). You deserve to be heard ❤️