commentr/StutterApril 11, 2025

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I feel your anger and frustration towards your genetics and the world. I am sharing how I overcame my stutter but you find what you think will help you best along your journey to overcoming your stutter. I used to feel like this as well. Middle school was hell on earth for me. Then, when I got to high school I hid who I was until 11th grade. I decided to get out of my comfort zone and get a job at my local Ledo’s Pizza as a host/waitress. I also handled the counter and phones-mind you, I got laughed at many, many times but I kept my cool. People don’t know so I had to educate them. This was the best experience and decision I ever made to help me overcome my stutter. You’re the only one in control here. Not your stutter. That’s a constant in your life. What variables can you use to your advantage that might serve your purpose as to wanting to overcome your stutter? My family had a challenging time understanding why I was born with a stutter and not my sisters. They took me to speech pathologists’ but boy was a stubborn kids who didn’t accept the help. Glad I didn’t but it tore me apart because I DID WANT the help but I hated that I was different. So, I took matters into my own hands and broke that chain myself. I still stutter but I’m no longer afraid OF stuttering in public or at college. Your feelings are valid but don’t stay there for too too long because then it festers. You got this!

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Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & WorkSocial & Relationships

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Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesHope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideEmployment & CareerFamily Support & Conflict