commentr/StutterAugust 15, 2016

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I don't feel any shame, nor should any of us. Yes, it's embarrassing at times, but i don't let the embarrassment ruin my day. If people really aren't going to listen or respect me because I stutter, they would find some other reason to be disrespectful even if I was fluent. Stuttering is tough, and the fluent will never understand. But I've found ways that work for me, ways to get through the day; I'm more covert nowadays. When ordering at restaurants, I'll pretend like I can't find the item I want on the menu, or forget what I wanted, and whoever I'm with has a reason to jump in and remind me what i wanted so I don't have to talk a much. When giving presentations at work, I delegate most out to my subordinates or print it up as a handout. With Amazon, I rarely have to go in stores. Since we all have smartphones, I look at mine to avoid taking with chatty strangers. In social settings, if you have something of value to contribute, most people will stop noticing the stutter. There's plenty of ways to be crafty to avoid the stutter, or just stutter and fuck whoever doesn't like it, but we certainly shouldn't feel shame when we do stutter.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentIdentity & Self-Perception