commentr/StutterNovember 2, 2016

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I am at an age where I just come to terms with what I am. I have tried various things in my life to help fix my stutter but it's still here. It's not something I think is endearing, or a flaw that is always easy to work around. Its an impediment and one I will always despise because of what it has robbed from me. It's a bit easier to deal with as an adult, but I still distain dysfluent moments, and go out of my way to avoid them because it's often too hard to muster saying anything more. Now, I don't spend a lot of time brooding over my lack of fluency, but sometimes I do, and I can relate to someone who feels the same way as me. Being positive is great, and if you are able to look at stuttering as something positive, then that's great honestly. I could never look at it in such a way and I think just being honest about it can help you come to terms with it than just ignoring the problem as a whole.

Themes

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & SubstitutionSadness & Hopelessness