Personal Narrative
As I was born, everything, according to my parents, seems okay, and nobody anticipated that I would be at some point, become a stammerer. My speech delayed up to when I was four years old. I developed a problem with my speech, and there I started stammering. Since I was young, that did not seem a big deal. When I started schooling, I realized that I spoke differently with my fellow pupils, and some would laugh at me. It was involuntary, and nothing I could do about it. This made me bitter, and my relations with people started to deteriorate. I remember my parents subjected me to several guidance and counseling sessions, but I think it did not help. The more I attended them, the bitterer I became. This marked my journey of being antisocial.
I attended my primary level so well, and I was a well-performing student. All teachers were impressed and loved me, but I did not realize my worth. I felt neglected and out of place. I lacked friends, and not because they were not there, I did not want to associate with people. The withdrawal helped avoid speaking since every bit of my speech made me feel worthless. The trend continued until my secondary school level.
My secondary school level felt better because I met people who would appreciate me the way I was. I managed to get a friendly friend; her name was Sandra, who showed me that it was well and normal to stammer. This lady helped me in growing some self-esteem. She was the first one to approach me even before I had noticed her. The love made me feel I was somebody, and the world had not hated me as I thought. However, there were challenges here, and there as sometimes I would fail to express my point clearly in class, and some classmates would make fun out of me, something that would pierce my heart painfully. Although it was challenging, my secondary school shaped me and made me start appreciating who I was. However, this does not mean I became social; I did not. I would spend time with Sandra, who strived hard to make me realize my worth. She showed me that that was not the end of the world. Brighter days and times would come; besides, I was doing so well in my studies.
My interaction with the girl opened my eyes and shown me the potential that I had. I decided to rejuvenate myself by taking a step that most people thought was unwise considering my situation. Yes, I had started believing in myself, and my potential extraordinary is what I wanted for myself. I was focused to the extent that I went ahead to do a marketing course after secondary school, vividly knowing that I would not communicate well. There was nothing to pull me back. My tutors were friendly and showed me that I would make it in life and the marketing field.
I was through, and one of my tutors helped me secure a job in one of the largest companies in the city. Yes, I was recruited as a marketer. The first customer I met was very new, and he had no idea about the company, a money lending company. This was the worst experience at first because even explaining myself was an issue. Thank God, he was very patient with me, and he gave me a listening ear. Remember, I was antisocial at the begging, and I attribute my inability to express myself well with my withdrawal nature. But it was time to prove people and me wrong. This was my first customer to approach, and I managed to close a sale. This new customer helped me realize that I was able, and nothing would stop me. My boss was impressed that with my condition, I was brilliant. Yes, I managed and became better and better each day.
My sale to this customer opened new dawn to me. My boss had a child who had the same problem and managed to improve. She connected me to a therapist who would help me improve if not stopping to stammer completely. I was excited, and I joined the sessions under her expense. My therapy began as the therapist encouraged me by assuring me that my situation would change if I got serious and committed to therapy. I believe my joining marketing course was like a God’s door to my regaining of speech. I started by therapy by speaking slowly by slowly together with other therapies, and I am happy I managed to gain my remarks. I was so determined to become like other people because most of the careers I was yearning to undertake required communication, and without proper speech would make it hard for me. My therapy took about seven months, and within this time, I had improved almost entirely, though more practicing was needed. I committed myself, and I managed. Here I am today, very fluent. Some people, especially those I have met recently, think I was born as an eloquent speaker. I am glad that I can speak and communicate well. Thank you to my marketing boss and Sandra for making me realize my worth and potential.
I can encourage anybody facing challenges by telling them that anybody can be somebody. Every person has the potential, and we should never allow our limitations to hinder our success. The world is full of good people. When others see the negativities in you, embrace those that see GodGod in you, and move forward. Nobody knows what the future might hold.