commentr/StutterMarch 23, 2023

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If you saw someone harassing a friend who stuttered, what would you say to them? Would you say something like 'hey leave him alone he's doing the best he can'? Maybe you can tell your inner voice the same kind of thing? We need to cut ourselves some slack. Often stutterers are their own worst bully. It's important to keep a balance when assessing our fluency. I'll bet that you've spoken more words without stuttering today than words you've struggled with. Give yourself credit for all the syllables you've spoken fluently today. And congratulate yourself on making progress in speaking and socializing. Instead of hiding away, you're out and about despite the struggle. That's incredibly brave. I'm proud of you and you should be as well.

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Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesValidation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride