commentr/StutterOctober 23, 2025
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The 'it's not fair!' thinking is part of the 'self-pity' trap that so caustic to our mental health and wellbeing. No matter who you are, there is always someone who is better off \*and\* someone who is worse off than you. If you have a safe place to sleep, clean water to drink, food and internet access, you are living a better life than billions of people around the world, despite your stutter. And, someone with fluent speech and 10 million dollars in the bank is jealous of someone with 100 million dollars in the bank. It's a terrible trap for us to fall into. Be thankful for what you've got and take ownership of your life and work to change and improve what you can.
Themes
Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Subthemes
Helplessness & AgencyAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation