commentr/StutterApril 17, 2024

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Yup, I have made a whole list of good things that come with stutter: 1. You learn that the majority of people are actually compassionate towards you. I didn't realise this as a stuttering kid, but after I started stuttering again as an adult, only then I started appreciating how other kids never said anything bad about the way I spoke, even bullies that otherwise made fun of me. When I had to use writing instead of speech when blocking too hard one day, my friends treated it like it was absolutely normal 2. If you like giving presentations and speaking on stage, people will be even more impressed by your bravery to speak publicly with stutter 3. You definitely get memorized 4. It doesn't really affect how much you can achieve. When I was a kid, I was one of the fastest readers in the class despite stutter 5. There is a good chance that you will speak more fluently or overcome the stutter completely, eventually 6. You (hopefully) learn how to be mindful and be easier on yourself

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Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy

Subthemes

Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & PrideSeverity & FluctuationHope & MotivationMindfulness & Breathing