commentr/StutterMarch 10, 2024

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I hate that I don't know exactly what to say to this because I have felt the exact same way as you. I developed tourette's (which comes in the form of a severe stutter) when I was 6. I'm 31 now, I still stutter, but it's better. It just gets better naturally, especially if it isn't rooted in some other disability like mine. I now give speeches to classes, am very sociable, am married. I was an absolute recluse when I was your age. I wouldn't even go out to the mall by myself. I still don't go through drive throughs because I prefer someone being able to see me when I speak. ​ I know I'm just a stranger to you, but I've shared your experiences, and it gets so much better. It acts as a filter for bad people. Someone who wouldn't associate with you because of it isn't worth associating with. The last time I actually was "bullied" for my stutter was the sixth grade. My wife doesn't care about my stutter, my friends don't care, nobody worthwhile cares. So again, it WILL get better. You're just at a very rough age for it.

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Causes & VariabilitySocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability

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Severity & FluctuationFriendships & BelongingAcceptance & Pride