commentr/StutterAugust 25, 2023

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Same. Tried many things over the years but found non-treatment and self acceptance works a lot better for me personally. I no longer seek to fit the identity of a fluent speaker. It would be unbearable if I didn't have fluent periods and situations where I do not get stuck. I can see why folks with severe all the time stutters push themselves so hard to change but I think even if a stutter is severe that person is worth no less than the next fluent individual. Other people can wait, going back to SLP would not be for me it would be for other people and I have practiced not G-A-F about them. If you have success know we are all happy for you. If you don't: remember you aren't the only one SLP hasn't worked for.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability

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Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride