commentr/StutterAugust 14, 2019

Content

No! I'm 31 and trust me it gets better. I hated my stutter my whole life and still to this day I get upset but I promise you it isnt as big of a deal that you think it is. I wish I would have realized that sooner. I put so much pressure on myself about my speech that it controlled my life. Now I dont really think about it too often. Women think it is cute and if I meet someone who makes fun of me for it they instantly feel like shit if I tell them I stutter. People are overall very compassionate. I still get nervous ordering things and I fucking hate how I have to avoid some words but shit could be a lot worse. I know it is lame but trust me it gets better. I've accepted I'm going to stutter for the rest of my life and that's ok with me.

Themes

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingQuality of Life