commentr/StutterMarch 23, 2017

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I have a block stutter as well, but it is not severe anymore. Now, it is mild (I usually only stutter when I am first introduced to someone). My stutter used to be really bad, and it would get to points were I would get depressed. However, in high school something changed. I decided that I wouldn't let my stutter control me. Basically I just tried to stop caring. People would straight up laugh in my face all the time, but I just ignored it and moved on. Since I was the salutatorian in my high school, I had to give a speech at graduation in front of thousands of people. I stuttered throughout the entire speech, but I still finished it. Hundreds of people were laughing to themselves, but you know what? I was on the stage and they weren't lol. Jokes on them. I did a public speaking class as a freshman last year, and it was amazing. I stuttered a lot, but my confidence jumped through the roof. I'm a sophomore in college now and the only time I really stutter is when somebody asks my name and I block while trying to say it. I still get laughed at and made fun of, but I just have to keep pushing through it. One of the biggest things I can emphasize is too not let it get to you. When you let it consume you, it will destroy your happiness. Suicide is never the answer. From what I can see, there are many people in your life who love and care about you. You have a lot of potential, don't let this stuttering stop you.

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Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work

Subthemes

Acceptance & PrideShame & EmbarrassmentSchool & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social JudgmentSuicidal Ideation & High Distress