postr/StutterOctober 13, 2024

Have you ever found your stutter to be a blessing rather than a curse?

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Have you ever found your stutter to be a blessing rather than a curse? We usually view our stutter as an anchor holding us down, but lets change it up a bit and list everytime you have found your stutter to be helpful in a situation For example, back in university i loved presentations, i stuttered so bad and sometimes when i dont stutter i act as if im stuttering, and i would get the easiest A's ever due to teachers feeling pitty over me. Also when i get pulled over by the cops, no matter how my car looks if its loud if my tail lights broken whatever it is, they always let me off with a warning due to me stuttering and also fake stuttering sometimes. Some people might find this wrong but its the hand ive been dealt and imma use what i got to get by. Would love to read about your experiences.

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Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability

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Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride