commentr/StutterDecember 13, 2020

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Just be you, I try not to see mine as a bad thing I have to be aware of. Obviously I have bad days when it’s depressing and I feel like everyone else says that I don’t show my real self. But you’ll find the people who you can be your real self with who are patient and understand. I have times when I can’t breathe and it goes on for much longer than needed but if you can joke laugh it off if not just finish your sentence! I think we all forgot as stutters that the majority of people will wait it out for you to finish and say what you need to say! It can feel silly and a little bit demeaning but it’s you. I have a handful of people that when I talk I don’t even acknowledge I do it anymore because they don’t and they treat me as if I talk like them! People will come and go! Just be you and let anyone who isn’t positive a positive influence on your stutter to leave 👍 head up mate!

Themes

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Acceptance & PrideValidation & EmpathyHope & Motivation