commentr/StutterDecember 3, 2023
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I think the biggest thing for me, was when I stopped trying to 'hide' my stutter. I was so deeply ashamed of how I spoke, that I would hide away and avoid speaking whenever possible. For me, the moment of 'acceptance' was when I stopped trying to hide my stutter, and just spoke when I wanted to speak. That moment changed my life and opened up so many doors that were completely locked shut for me. You will never ever achieve anything in life if you hide away in fear. Yes I had bad moments and bad days with stuttering, but at least I try. For me that is was it means to 'accept' your stutter, accept that it is part of who you are and accept that your life should not be controlled by it :)
Themes
Identity & Disability
Subthemes
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking