commentr/StutterMarch 19, 2018

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Don’t try to “outgrow” your stutter. Own it. My stutter was most manageable when I didn’t associate any negative connotation to it, I didn’t see it as a problem at all. Unfortunately, around 3 years ago my parents were convinced that me having a mild stutter would be my downfall and prevent me from ever having a job or a normal life, so they made go to speech therapy. The therapy was somewhat helpful, but the whole experience made me really anxious and self conscious about my stutter, which obviously did nothing but make me stutter even more. Now I’m 18 and a freshmen in college and I can see how having a stutter may be a bit of a hurdle in a professional setting, but honestly everyone I’ve encountered is understanding and accommodating. Techniques, therapy, etc can only help so much. The best way to manage your stutter is to own it. Try not to see it as a problem or make a big deal out of it. Once you get better at doing that, life because so much easier for us stutterers.

Themes

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work

Subthemes

Acceptance & PrideIdentity & Self-PerceptionSchool & Academic LifeEmployment & Career