postr/StutterFebruary 16, 2025

Do you often think on where you'd be in life if you never stuttered?

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Do you often think on where you'd be in life if you never stuttered? I very often find myself pondering where I'd be in life if I never stuttered. Would I still be my same reclusive self? Probably, but not quite as bad. Would I actually chase after my dreams instead of shying away from them? I don't know. Would I even be the same person? I'm honestly not sure. I know some people might say that it's pointless to dwell on these things, but I do think it can help paint some introspection. It's made me realize that, I don't think I'd be the same person if I didn't stutter. I'm someone that has struggled with narcissism for a long time and I feel like my stutter has really helped to humble me. It almost makes me afraid of the person I would of been. I don't even know if I'd have the same interest and skills that I do now. While I can't really say that I'm happy I have this stutter, it has turned me into someone that I don't hate. Now obviously the specifics will be different between person to person, but I do think it can be a good thing to think about. You may even learn a little bit about yourself. Would you like the person you are that never stuttered?

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Identity & Disability

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Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride