postr/StutterJuly 30, 2023

Has anyone felt like half a person because of their stuttering?

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Has anyone felt like half a person because of their stuttering? I've always felt like I'm half a person walking around. I don't have the freedoms to do what everyone else does, nor do I have the freedom to have normal conversations with people. So, the version that everyone sees of me is just the half-assed version of me that isn't real. It also kind of feels like you're handcuffed, you're very limited in what you can do.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Hiding & ConcealmentHelplessness & AgencyQuality of Life