commentr/StutterSeptember 9, 2024

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I have gone from very severe stuttering where i would just block and go blank on my name and now to mild stuttering where I am able to talk and communicate effectively with my clients during my meetings. I did couple of therapies many years ago, I was an active volunteer in a self help group focused on stuttering up until a couple of years ago. I purposefully gave 300+ interviews to work on my fear and anxiety, I purposefully put myself in situations which were stressful for me, which helped me eventually to work with my anxiety and fear accompanying my stuttering. I do not hide the fact i stutter rather now I have a lot more acceptance and even gratefulness towards it. It has taken many many years of effort, time, money and even pain to be at a place where I am comfortable and happy with myself.

Themes

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Therapy ExperiencesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation