commentr/StutterFebruary 27, 2023

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Well, it's not easy, you know. I think it's a long process of registering, going through stuff, revisiting your trauma and moving towards acceptance. I wouldn't say I have embraced it completely yet and I don't think I ever will because society will still look at me funny when I stutter, but I'm sure everyone who introspects and spends time on self-development can reach a point of peace. For me what primarily helped was going out there, exposing myself to social interaction with the acceptance that yes, I do stutter, but can it stop me? Only if I let it. I had interned as an art gallery guide for a month and it was an incredibly social job. I had to talk to strangers all day and the first couple of days were nightmarish, but I guess at some point, I got used to it. I think exposure therapy is something that works really well. But I also believe that while availing these treatments, you need to have that mindset to never have stuttering get the best of you. The point of embracing it will come but it might come very slow. Just never give up, okay? Belief is half of healing.

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Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy

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Trauma & PsychologicalAcceptance & PrideVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking