commentr/StutterJanuary 18, 2026

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Person A doesn't get hired because of their stutter. Person B: well i got hired so its how You handled it. Not only do we not all live in the same society/country but severity levels are also a thing. I consider my stutter quite severe but i have an uncle who stutters on every word, its so bad that most times you cant make out what he's saying unless you're used to guessing, try telling this man that its his fault that he's poor and can't get a good job. People here also wouldn't touch a seemingly mentally ill person with a ten feet pole, "just accept yourself", while society keeps treating you're crazy for trying to speak. The pressure to accept must be mainly put on society because its impossible to accept yourself without some sort of positive reinforcement unless you're gaslighting yourself, some indeed find this positive reinforcement but im saying again: we don't all have the same social conditions and severity levels. We should absolutely learn to manage our disorder and be realistic instead of defeatist about it, but i don't know any other disorder that puts this much pressure and responsibility on the person suffering and facing discriminations, that's why we're still so hugely misunderstood around the world and nothing is being done for us.

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Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships

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Severity & FluctuationStigma & BullyingQuality of Life