commentr/StutterSeptember 6, 2018

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No problem! I know what you mean man -- "the iceberg phenomenon" i've heard it called and it's true! non-stutterers don't understand the feeling unless you tell them. The more I can be "open" with my stutter (whatever that means), the better I feel. Identifying as a stutterer and letting little stutters out casually when I talk with people makes me feel good and helps to counteract the years of shittiness (I'm 31, only recently developed this attitude) I felt with feeling like I had to act a certain way or speak fluently to appease the masses. ​ Sounds like you have a good attitude about it all though!

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride