Graciela’s reflections on the second chapter of Life in Letters.
The thing that I think is my most interesting thing to make the people that engage with me really work to understand is the trapped mind that is in my totally out-to-take-control body.
The thing that works against me the most is my speech. What is making the many wrong words tumble out of my mouth is what is often referred to as apraxia but it is easily mistaken for what most would refer to as speech. This means that words that I did not intend to say are often thought to be intentional. This is usually the toughest thing to have to explain to people about me. When the words I say are interpreted wrongly there are so many words I think to say but I have such a hard time getting them out.
It is helpful when people ignore my nonsense words and try to listen to my communicative intent. I want to talk to you and am trying to say this! Learning to see past the surface that is often saying the words that make no sense takes interest and patience. It is worth it though. Try not to overthink it and try to look past the surface.
Thank you for this sharing, Graciela. It’s helpful when you express your needs about about how others communicate with you and your inner experience.