u/yippeeimcrying

I'm considered a level 2/moderate support needs.

I'm not non-verbal, but talking for me takes all of my brain power and energy.

• I can’t do small tasks like put dishes away or pour juice at the same time as talking. It takes too many resources!
• I understand speech slower (audio processing issues) and I speak slower than most.
• I can't finish my thoughts when talking with others and it's upsetting.
• Talking doesn't physically hurt but takes a lot of energy out of me (emotional hurt?)
• When I try using an AAC, the conversation has already changed.
• When I go mute people expect me to be able to talk again soon.
• People expect me to talk in general.

People do like the input I give in conversation but it's frustrating and hurts to speak. I don't want to speak anymore, that's how upset I am.

Does anyone have any advice? I'm struggling hard right now to even function in my day to day.