postr/StutterAugust 10, 2020

Greatest birthday gift

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Greatest birthday gift So this past Saturday was mine and my twin sister's birthday. I am a severe stutterer and she has outgrown hers over the years. My struggle with my speech has always been something I am really sensitive and very aware off. Over the past few months I've been really depressed about it and she notices, shes told me a few times she wishes she could take it away from me and make it her own burden. Well, today she gave me a late birthday present. It was an album with pictures of us, our friends, mentors, and family. On each page everyone had written a motivational speech for me; from how I am more than my stutter, how much they thought of me and to never let my speech hold me back from achieving my goals. It was the most amazing gift I have ever received and its something I will always look back on if I am having bad days and remember that I have people who love me no matter what.

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Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability

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Validation & EmpathyHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride