postr/StutterJune 23, 2024

Stuttering makes me see the worst in people. Am I alone in this?

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Stuttering makes me see the worst in people. Am I alone in this? I'm writing this to see if anyone else feels the same way or if it's just me being a downer. I think my stuttering is like a special "power" that reveals people's true nature when I talk to them. When I stutter, I can immediately tell if someone is kind and patient or self-centered by whether they listen or interrupt me. I feel like most people just want quick responses and validation in conversations, which we stutterers can't always give. That's why they get bored or annoyed with us. It makes me realize how self-absorbed most people are, and it leaves me feeling pretty pessimistic about the world. I only have a few friends I enjoy talking to, and interestingly, they also have some kind of handicap. They have big hearts because they understand pain and suffering. But I really wish I could connect with anyone, not just kids, the broken, and the sick.

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Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships

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Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionListener Reactions