commentr/StutterFebruary 2, 2020

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I used to be the same way and talking to people online via text made it so much easier for me to talk to people offline via words because now I know how conversation works. I have an amazing boyfriend and a supportive friend group and I couldn’t be happier. There’s a lot of fun and easygoing moments and the stutter is simply overlooked by everyone in my life because it’s just a part of how I communicate. My words may not be as smooth as everyone else’s and sometimes I’ll have to reword my sentences but at the end of the day, I’m still getting my point across and everyone around me is positive and accepting. It takes awhile to find people like that but once you do, your life will greatly improve.

Themes

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingHope & Motivation