Stuttering and interpersonal support (or lack thereof)?
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Stuttering and interpersonal support (or lack thereof)? Hello, first time poster here! I’m wondering what are your experiences with social/familial support with regards to your stuttering? I’m asking because I genuinely think my stuttering is damaging my relationship with my mother... I have an extremely supportive step-dad and extremely supportive friends who all understand me and are sensitive to my stuttering and (unfortunately) the anxiety that goes with it. However, my mother is pretty ignorant about this issue and views it as a disability that will prevent me from achieving anything in life. I’ve just moved back home from college, found a job, but I can’t move back out until I actually start saving. I have to face her constantly, and frankly my stutter has gotten worse since I’ve moved back. The stuff she says (yells) about my stuttering is... pretty harsh and difficult, and puts a lot of doubt and insecurity in me, but I know it doesn’t come from a place of harm. Has anyone experienced similar situations, maybe with a parent, sibling, or friend? Any pointers you could give on how to deal with this.. uhh, issue is appreciated, since I’m at my wit’s end 😔😔