commentr/StutterSeptember 7, 2023

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Yes. I am a dad to a 15 month old boy. I know boys are 4x more likely to stutter than girls so I know it's definitely a possibility. Stuttering is not something to fear. The fear of stuttering is worse than the stuttering itself. I feared it growing up. I still do. And what has that done for me? Nothing. It has just led to more fear. And more anxiety. And more shame. While I don't wish my son to stutter, I will accept it if it happens. It will be a great opportunity for him to learn how to love himself and love others more fully. And a great opportunity for me to do the same. I realize that if he does stutter, it won't matter to me. I will love him just the same. If not more. I will love his stutter. I will show him the unconditional love and support that I should have shown myself. Loving all of your parts is the only way to move forward. There are no bad parts. Stuttering is not a bad part. It is a crack. We all have cracks or perceived weaknesses. But the cracks are how the light gets in. It's how we show our humanity and love to others and learn to love ourselves as well. And in the end, isn't that what it's all about?

Themes

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityParent & Caregiver

Subthemes

Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideEarly Concern & Onset