I started stuttering around the age of 7, with small blocks.   At home they always tried to find treatment for my stuttering.  Unfortunately at that time there were not many specialists in the area.  For a long time I lived with the desire to speak well.  I did not want it in my life; it made me feel inferior. But  every time I complained about my stuttering I felt very bad.  .I believed that I was not capable of fulfilling my dreams.  I have many memories of my stuttering, but I will tell you two personal anecdotes.   When I was in elementary school, in a theater presentation I was very happy to perform.  Before the presentation, after having rehearsed so much, the teacher said to my dad:  “Sir, your son will not be able to participate, since he stutters a lot and will make us delay a lot.”  That day my dad tried to comfort me (from that day on, for a long time, I believed that dreams were not for me;  I had many irrational thoughts.

When I was studying psychology in the 6th cycle, we were asked to do some group dynamics at a center. I remember that to do that I had to interview a social worker, and during the talk I started to stutter. I remember her cutting me off and saying, “Why don’t you change your major? You won’t be able to practice your profession. No one can understand you at all.” At that moment, I felt really bad. I wanted to give up, but I said, “Mitchel, you already have a purpose in life.” And I continued. It’s worth noting that I didn’t do those dynamics at the center. I looked for another one there. For the first time, I was able to say in front of many people that I stutter. At that moment, I felt like the burden I had was lifted. That day, many people told me to keep doing what you’re doing, don’t give up. And that’s what I did. I continued with the purpose of continuing to inspire through my personal experience, I developed my resilience. And I continue to face my challenges with strength.