commentr/StutterJune 18, 2015

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Since everyone's stutter is different it's hard to give you personalized advice without more information, but really you just have to accept it. Push yourself into situations that make you uncomfortable and you'll quickly realize the fear is holding you back more than the stutter is. Go online and make some friends, use voice chat, etc. Baby steps. I met my best friend online a few years ago and he's been my roommate for a few years since. We joke about stuttering when it's just us, and it makes it a lot easier to cope. It is hard to not be able to say what you want to say, harder than most people realize... but it's not the end of the world. Certainly not a reason to end your life. People don't really care if you stutter. If anything it's admirable that you have the courage to get out there and live life in the face of a stutter. People think it takes balls to approach women.. they can't even comprehend the courage it takes to do it when you stutter. Pat yourself on the back for the small wins. They add up. Hope you get through it bud, we've all been there. I have at least.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & AgencyAcceptance & Pride