commentr/StutterAugust 9, 2016

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I didn't want to respond to any posts in this thread but I feel the need to respond to this one. You think you are the way you are because you stutter. What you do not realize is you stutter because of the way you are. I strongly urge you to read "redefining stuttering." Your other "problems" you have are what manifest themselves to your stuttering. It doesn't matter what amazing support networks you have. If you aren't willing to change nothing will happen. I don't have shit support from my parents, in fact I often get ridiculed by them and my siblings, yet I still recognize I can change. You have the whole god damn internet for support, those who say they are alone are just too afraid to step out and look for the help. If you want personal real life support contact your school counselor, or close friends. I use to think it was impossible to make close friends as someone who stuttered, but I realized that openly stuttering in front of people who don't care only makes them support you. If you still think there is no one to support you shoot me a private message. I will be your support. I can talk to you on discord or over the phone. We don't have to get personal and in fact it may be beneficial to myself as well. This isn't directed to just you but to everyone who thinks they are alone. It is impossible to overcome stuttering alone.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability

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Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception