commentr/StutterJune 2, 2020
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One thing my dad (also stutters) tried to teach me growing up is that being unable to talk fluently in fact gives you an advantage. I know this sounds really strange but not being able to talk has given me the luxury of being incapable of showering a client with bullshit. You let your skills and knowledge speak for you. If it takes you a couple extra seconds to convey critical information to your clients, then so be it. They came to you for a reason. I definitely understand the struggle of not having someone understand how we feel as someone with a stutter. I've basically avoided talking about it with anyone outside of my dad and 1 or 2 ultra close friends. It isn't seen as a "real problem" to the rest of the world.
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School & WorkIdentity & Disability
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Employment & CareerMedicalization / Neurodiversity