postr/StutterApril 10, 2024

What is your TRUE personality like?

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What is your TRUE personality like? I feel like I'm one of those people who were unfortunate enough to be given a stutter, but are still themselves. Like, I've been complimented on my ability to not let my disorder define my personality or what I want to do or say for the most part. But sometimes I still let it hold me back from who I want to speak to or what I want to say. - So my question is, what is your ACTUAL personality looking past your stutter. Because I feel like a lot of us aren't naturally timid, shy or quiet but moreso we assume that role to avoid mocking, weird glances or sadly we were encouraged to by the people in our lives. Or, what would you like your personality to be like in the future after working on yourself? Please respond to this, I think this is going to make for an interesting discussion!

Themes

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Identity & Self-PerceptionMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. MaskingAnxiety & Social Judgment