1. Yes, I really did do this. I went to a supermarket, a convenience store, and a grocery store. Throughout these experiences, I found it difficult. A certain negative stigma is often associated with a person who has a lisp, which meant that I had to overcome the fear of the stigma in order to participate in this activity. One situation was somewhat humorous; I walked into a convenience store, and I saw someone that I knew working behind the counter. I knew that I could not talk with her due to being embarrassed of my speech disorder. Furthermore, I realized that using nonverbal communication became important during this activity to emphasize certain things.
2. Most individuals would ask me to repeat what I had said. People were kind, but after repeating it, I felt that they were somewhat annoyed. It was as if I was wasting their time. However, they would comply and answer my questions.
3. Yes, I did feel that my speech disorder seemed to alter my intent. I found myself not only speaking quieter in order to not be judged, but I was determined to not talk as often in order to not have to be judged. Furthermore, I would think through what I would say in order…show more content… If I had a traumatic event in life that led to the development of a lisp, I believe that my life would change in some drastic ways. One small example is that I would stop pursing a career in the field of speech-language pathology. It would not be wise to try to help others with speech disorders if I am limited by my own. Furthermore, I am a social individual, but that would have to change. I love meeting people and traveling, but I think that I would be discouraged to pursue these ends with this speech disorder; it would prohibit me from doing what I once loved. However, hopefully, I could rise above the opposition and personal feelings of insecurity to encourage others who have this speech disorder. That would be a desired outcome, but I do not know if I have the emotional fortitude to accomplish that
