commentr/StutterJune 7, 2025

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For me, “there is no cure for stuttering” doesn’t mean losing hope. It simply means that, especially for adults who stutter, there’s no universal method that guarantees fluency, physically or mentally. But that doesn’t mean we can’t make meaningful progress. Personally, I don’t define “overcoming stuttering” as becoming fluent. For me, it means: •Stuttering openly without shame •Reducing avoidance •Feeling confident in my own way of speaking, even when I stutter I believe this is a realistic and fulfilling goal. Practices like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Avoidance Reduction Therapy have helped me move toward it. I’d love to hear your thoughts and happy to elaborate more if you’re interested.

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Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy

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Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingMindset shift