The pain of seeking validation
Angeline Zimbwani Mikiri When I was growing I used to stammer a lot. I had some challenges in expressing myself. This gave me so much discomfort especially the moment I tried to express myself with friends at school. I would end up being silent. I would envy other people speaking with eloquence while I struggled to utter a sentence. This would get even worse when someone angered me whilst I am trying to make a point or explain something. Despite the fact that I was a bright student in school, the fact that I had speech impediment made my interaction with people so difficult. My mind told me that I could not do much as long as I had a challenge in expressing myself. I would get angry when it got worse to the extent that I would end up crying. Many people thought I was a quiet person rather I feared people would laugh at me, in case I fail to express myself. I feared people would not be patient enough to wait until I finish my statement. I feared I would not accepted by people. In order