Suicide is a sad thing, but I'd say that it's critical to openly discuss this. The whole point of Yaruss' [research ](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/16o8l2l/participate_in_stuttering_research_exploring_the/) *about stuttering & suicide*, was to: (1) encourage open discussion about suicidal ideation within the stuttering community - to reduce stigma and increase awareness, (2) addressing negative thoughts and feelings related to stuttering, depression, social isolation, and low self-esteem - to change suicidal thoughts over time, and (3) analyzing triggers to suicidal thoughts, such as, changes in fluency, adverse life events, illness, and work-related challenges, such as: 1. ridicule, and discrimination due to stuttering 2. feelings of wasted or stolen life experiences because of stuttering 3. chronic physical illnesses and family-related stress 4. frustration from a bad day of stuttering and the lack of hope for improvement 5. a sense of worthlessness and unfulfilled potential 6. stress, anxiety, grief, friend problems, and romantic relationship issues 7. experiences of abuse and feelings of worthlessness 8. fear of being looked at differently due to stuttering 9. negative reactions and judgments from others 10. reminders of inadequacy due to speech difficulties 11. perceptions of others that limit opportunities due to stuttering The real problem is probably what is underneath the [iceberg](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/19ayi8s/lets_be_honestopen_when_addressing_the_iceberg_of/) of stuttering. * Stereotyped media portrayals * Childhood bullying * Perfectionist society * Voice automated phone systems * Time limited interviews * Negative language around stuttering * Stuttering seen as nervousness, lying, not speaking the truth, not being ourselves, not being serious, or listeners constantly perceiving our message differently than how we had intented e.g., perceived as irony * Stuttering seen as a disability enabling others to treat us like a joke, a disabled person or treating us like a person who can't communicate