#impediment

[nova-moon13]

[cpinmymind]

My Speech + Therapy

Something I don’t feel like folks realize with my speech impediment is that because of speech therapy I sound out words. It sounds odd like muscles. I pronounce it musk-cules or something like that. The pronunciations I do sometimes are British/Walsh because I heard the word in that way. Mascara is a similar course of mask-Cara. When I say somethings as in picnic, I sound out every syllable…

[theagileadmin]

What Is A Blocker?

A recent project delay at work put me in mind of this recurring issue I’ve seen with a lot of agile teams. That is, reluctance to call something a blocker. Karthik and I are working on a new revision of our LinkedIn Learning courser “DevOps Foundations: Lean and Agile” so I decided to dig into this a bit. I think many engineers believe a blocker is “something that prevents me from doing any work…

[incognitopolls]

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[howifeltabouthim]

I couldn't tell her. I knew the reason for my silence was the baby, the fact of her pregnancy, but why her unborn child should have made it impossible for me to speak still eludes me.

Siri Hustvedt, from The Blindfold

[thewizardofschnoz]

Hera from Wolf 359! (I couldn't just stick with one design, come on.)

Anyways, not to get personal on my fandom tumblr, but Hera Wolf 359's glitchy voice and the way it was addressed in the series is probably the only time I've actually felt represented by a fictional character as someone who's dealt with a speech impediment for most of my life. IDC if it was intentional or not, I love her for it.

[twpromptsillneverwrite]

Stiles: If we have a child, I think they should take your last name.

Derek: I have two questions, the first question: why my last name?

Stiles: It's shorter and easier to spell.

Derek: That's a good point, second question, WHY WOULD WE HAVE A CHILD TOGETHER? WE AREN'T DATING OR ANYTHING.

Stiles: Damn! I knew I was forgetting something.

[octy-in-boots]

I had to do a teaching simulation with virtual children avatars who live in Uncanny Valley, USA. I really don't enjoy these.

Here's an out of context screengrab.

Separate shots so you can really appreciate the weirdness.

[sp00n-planet]

RUNT ‼️💥💥💥

(click on image for better quality!)

[wineaunt420]

The Harleen comics knew the fuck what was up when they made Harvey Dent/Two-face

Raw, next question

[astrosouldivinity]

Hey there! Are there certain aspects or placements in your birth chart (natal) that make you stutter or have speech impediments?

Hmm well to start, I would consider Mercury-Neptune aspects. This could manifest as difficulty in expressing oneself clearly. Additionally, a lack of air element in a natal chart may indicate reduced natural fluency in communication as well.

More Placements/Aspects to Consider:

3H Chiron: This placement indicates wounds related to communication and expression, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy when speaking.

Mercury in Pisces: Individuals with this placement could struggle with articulating their thoughts clearly, as their communication style can appear uncanny or mystical.

10H Mercury: I have this placement, which creates pressure for me to communicate effectively in public settings. But this can manifest as struggles with speaking, which makes me prefer writing as my primary form of expression.

In addition, individuals with Mercury in the 10H may also experience shyness, particularly if they have been judged for their outspoken nature. They could feel like their words carry significant weight, which can further contribute to communication challenges.

Saturn-Mercury Aspects: This aspect can promote a sense of seriousness or self-doubt around communication, making individuals with this placement feel burdened by their words and overall communication style.

Mercury in the 1H: This placement can indicate a strong focus on communication and self-expression, but if negatively aspected, it could manifest as anxiety in speaking situations.

Mercury in the 12H: Individuals with this placement could struggle with articulating their ideas clearly, as their innermost thoughts can be clouded and difficult to access. This might result in hesitation or confusion when speaking.

Moon-Mercury Aspects: Individuals with this aspect might struggle with emotional sensitivity linked to self-expression, which can lead to hesitation or fear of judgment when speaking.

Mercury Retrograde in a Natal Chart: Individuals with this placement may have a more introspective communication style, and they can also experience learning difficulties and struggles in expressing themselves, which can lead to challenges in articulating their thoughts clearly.

This is all I got for now. I hope I answered your question and it provided you clarity.

-Kiki ❤︎

[poppy5991]

Dabi, in his fancy little final battle outfit: I finally get to kill you, Shoto!!!

Shoto: Uh-

Shigaraki, trying to close Dabi’s coat: For the love of god, put your tits away! I can’t focus like this!

[latelylately]

cut panel of Genly being herded down the hall after giving his address to the commensals. the relief on the wall depicts meshe as the sun spewing the milk of meshe from their breasts. pretend the rest is like garden of earthly delights i couldnt be bothered to draw