postr/StutterJune 26, 2020

Embrace your Stutter, or Eliminate It?

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Embrace your Stutter, or Eliminate It? I've been reading a lot on this subreddit and have found people wanting very different outcomes with their stutter. 1. On one hand I hear people say that they want to embrace it. Accept their stutter, and encourage the world around them to learn how to be patient with people. That there is no cure for some stutterers, and embracing/accepting it is the best road to take. 2. On the other hand, I see people who actively try to eliminate their stutter. They want it gone, and always strive to speak fluently. Whether this be because they're tired of the frustration, or they always seek to improve themselves. **How do you guys feel, personally?** I feel somewhat in the middle. I want to constantly strive to one day "eliminate" my stutter (or at least cure it as best I can). At the same time, on my journey of doing so, I want people around me to be patient and conscientious when dealing with my speaking. I almost see "accepting it" fully, as a way of giving up? But perhaps I'm wrong, please tell me how you guys see it! Thanks

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Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability

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Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride