commentr/StutterMay 9, 2025

Content

Off and on I’ve considered it. I never have because it’s taking me an awfully long time to realize that if somebody has a problem with my stuttering, that’s their problem not mine. Of course it has denied me jobs and promotions, and I live a pretty lonely life because a lot of people can’t see past it but I’ve always found that avoiding a problem, never fixes it. I compare my stuttering to something similar to a schoolyard bully. The more afraid of it you are the more of a problem it’s going to be for you. When I was going to therapy one exercise they had me do is to intentionally stutter around people and really watch them see their reaction and You do that time and time and time again and nobody reacts, it’s a good way to open the door to realize that most people they don’t really care.

Themes

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride