commentr/StutterJune 26, 2022

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See it like this: If you see a guy limping while walking, not able to walk as fast and smoothly as everybody else, would you want to punch him in the face? Will your opinion of that guy as a human be any lower than a person that walks normally? (Ive a friend who had his left feet amputated as a kid. You'll never meet a more confident person) If you see someone with social anxiety trying to open up and let go of their fear, would you want to punch that person on the face? Will your opinion of that guy as a human be any lower than a person that is social and extroverted? (I struggled with social anxiety for 35 years of my life) If you see a person hard of hearing trying to hold conversation and struggling to understand the other person, would you want to punch them in the face? ( my wife cannot hear from one ear, and partial deaf on the other. She's the most extroverted person i know) If you see a person struggling with body weight issues going to the gym and failing to struggling to perform workouts, would you want to punch them in the face? ( we all know someone facing weight issues) If you answered 'NO' to all or any scenarios above, then why the fuck would you want to punch yourself? You've a stutter, but you're not stopping that from living your life. If anything, that makes you stronger than most. If anything you should be applauding yourself. Most reasonable people that are not bullies or fukin jerks clearly see this about you.......... you just need to see it yourself

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Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCommunity & Support

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Identity & Self-PerceptionHope & MotivationValidation & Empathy