10 Struggles of an Alda3′ Person

Most people take their lack of speech impediments for granted. When you live with one, something as simple as talking requires effort and focus. Aldagh people know this all too well. Here are a few common struggles of anyone with a lisp:

 

Everyone Suddenly Becomes a Speech Therapist When They Find Out.

 

“Ok, try rolling your tongue when you say it.”

 

 

Everyone Always Asks You to Say Words with the Letter R in them

 

“Can you say Karim? What about Sara?”

 

 

You Mentally Prepare Your Sentences Before Saying Them To Avoid Using Words That Contain The Letter R

 

*tries to find a way around using the word ‘raye7’*

 

 

Being Forced to Read in Arabic in Front of the Whole Class Was a Nightmare Growing Up

 

*hides underneath the table to avoid getting picked*

 

 

People Often Misunderstand What You Say

 

“What’s Saya? Do you mean Sara?”

 

 

Having an R or S in Your Name Makes Life Much Harder.

 

“What’s your name?” “That doesn’t concern you.”

 

 

You Developed a Hatred for the letters R and S.

 

*glares menacingly at a letter*

 

 

Everyone Assumes You’re 3 When You Start Talking.

“You’re so cute! Where’s your mommy?”

 

 

Calling Out Your Friend Who Has an R or S in Their Name in Public is Awkward.

 

“Kaymaaaa.”

 

 

But in the end, you grow to love it, because it’s what makes you you and you know you wouldn’t be the same without it.

 

 

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