postr/StutterJuly 4, 2023
Stutters who have kids- do they stutter?
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Stutters who have kids- do they stutter? I’m wondering how many of you who stutter have kids, and if they stutter too. My husband wants to have kids, but I have such a fear that my child will have a stutter too. I (27F) have had a stutter my entire life. It’s not that bad, but it’s noticeable. I’ve wanted to die basically everyday since I was a little girl, I have such horrible social anxiety, and I’ve dealt with bullies since pre k over my speech. I don’t want to put my future child through the horrible self loathing and anxiety that I have dealt with my entire life. But my husband wants a family and I feel so guilty that our kid might have this disability.
Themes
Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Subthemes
Family Support & ConflictSadness & HopelessnessAnxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying