commentr/StutterJuly 18, 2021

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Obviously, you dont know me. I stuttered my whole life. I know the stifling feeling of being someone who stutters. However, I preach not letting it be a crutch. We have every right to live our lives the way we want to. We are a lot stronger than we give ourselves credit for. I use to allow people to tell me what I could and couldn't do. That's not a proper way to live. Do whatever job you're passionate about. Plain and simple. Some people will give you crap along the way. So what. Ignore them and keep pushing to your goals. And I'm speaking 100% from a loving place; not a condescending one. I know it's hard. I've had thoughts of suicide because of my stuttering. Trust me, I've experienced what the OP is going through. And I've made a lot of mistakes and missed a lot of great opportunities because of it. Trust me, you're going to regret it later.

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Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & AgencySuicidal Ideation & High DistressIdentity & Self-Perception