commentr/StutterJanuary 16, 2026

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It doesn’t really matter what you consider for yourself, according to DSM-5 stuttering is a disability. People can literally lose their legs and think it’s not a disability because they’ve internalized their ability to “lead a normal life” by limiting the scope of what “a normal life” entails to not include parts of what the average person takes for granted.

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Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work

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Identity & Self-PerceptionAccess & Rights