postr/StutterJanuary 13, 2022

I feel at peace with my stuttering.

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I feel at peace with my stuttering. I turned 27 yesterday, and for the first time in my life, I finally feel like I've made peace with my stuttering. I have always been terribly ashamed of my stuttering and have gotten quite good at masking it. But I always used to feel terrified at the thought of being "found out". Last night I was at a restaurant and I ran into a huge block that I simply was not able to get out of. This resulted in everyone at the table breaking out in laughter and my friends started to make fun of me, imitating my block. Weirdly enough, I feel totally fine about it. It just does not bring me down anymore. I can't change the way I am, and why would I want to? Hope everyone out there has a great day!

Themes

Identity & Disability

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Acceptance & Pride