postr/StutterSeptember 5, 2021

How do I stop being embarrassed by my stutter?

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How do I stop being embarrassed by my stutter? So for the most part I’m developing pretty good confidence. I’m 17M, I think I look good, I actually asked for a girls number which I never done before so that was big for me, I’m pretty short but I can’t control that so it’s whatever. But one thing I can’t get comfortable with is my stutter. I keep watching a comedian drew lynch. He has a stutter and he’s so confident it’s unreal. Not only that but he’s hilarious. He uses his stutter to his advantage and I love it. When I try to just let it be I always use words like “uhm” to open my throat when it feels stuck or just sit there paused until it clears up. How do I just let myself stutter however many times I need without being embarrassed? If I could get over this I would be so confident, that’s the only thing holding me back right now from being the person I wanna be

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride