commentr/StutterApril 12, 2025

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>There’s no “cure” because stuttering isn’t a disease — but it *can* be managed. Just to have a counter points here: * I think just labeling stuttering as "not a disease" not really helpful. It strongly affects some people's mental and social wellbeing. I think this is a nitpick on the wording and phrase you used. * Some stutterers through various ways have achieved a very high level of fluency. However, the same techniques that work for one stutterer may not work for other stutterers. I have seen people reaching an extremely high level of fluency themselves, then when they try to teach this to others, it didn't translate and wasn't effective. Stuttering is complicated. >Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up — it means working with your stutter, not against it. Someone stated another way, Acceptance doesn't mean resignation. You can accept your stutter and continue your path towards more fluency if this is what you want to achive. As a PWS myself, I am a strong believe of acceptance. However, I also know that acceptance may not come until later on in life. Also it is hard to teach acceptance when people aren't ready for it or if they looking for something else like a cure.

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Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience

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Medicalization / NeurodiversityAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation