postr/StutterJanuary 21, 2024

Stop being hard on yourself

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Stop being hard on yourself I’ve had to lower my expectations of self. Not put too much pressure on myself. And enjoy what I can in life without beating myself up so much. Part of this has been making the decision to get government benefits and take it a lot slower. Due to the stress of my stuttering, I ended up in the mental health ward. Somewhere I never want to go again. I had to prioritise my own well-being and take it easy. And I’m okay with that. We are told who we need to be everyday in so many directions of how and who we should be. But only us as individuals can make that decision. I choose to live with my stutter and embrace it no matter the struggles I have.

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Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience

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Acceptance & PrideMedicalization / NeurodiversityHope & Motivation