commentr/StutterAugust 31, 2017

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Yes. Maybe I'm the only one, but it is a part of me and made me into who I am today. Don't get me wrong, I have never really accepted my stutter and hate 'doing' it, but I like the person I am and the struggles of life helped me develop me. Foremost of all I am not ashamed, although I'm not telling it to everyone I meet. I don't let it stop me. I became a helicopter pilot and I can tell you those radio calls can be hell. Most of the time I have my stutter under control, matter of self confidence in my case. Only problem I sometimes have is with Siri 😂 She / it doesn't wait or listen carefully. It just responds: "Sorry, I didn't get that. Can you repeat the question?" I have deep respect for the people who are self confident and stutter in to the extreme. Some of them said they are actually proud to stutter, making them unique, making them memorable. But it is hard to accept and use something which we were bullied for or which was obviously not 'normal' growing up.

Themes

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work

Subthemes

Acceptance & PrideEmployment & CareerPublic Speaking