commentr/StutterMarch 12, 2025

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You feel that your stutter holds you back from being yourself and you feel like you’re an outsider of your own community. I mean James Earl jones had a stutter and he has the most recognisable voice in cinema (Darth Vader). Sometimes you gotta push through no matter how bad it is and don’t let it hold you back (especially at work). If you stutter, pause, take a deep breath. Talk whilst you’re exhaling out. I get the struggle. I’m Sikh and wear a turban 👳🏽‍♂️ 🪯. I gotta live up to the expectations of my community. Anything that’s considered out of the norm ( stuttering) is a considered a weakness. Not fully accepted by other communities (racism/hate) and not embraced by my own community (weak/embarrassment) Like a ghost. The stuttering community on Reddit and discord is good. Everyone has that shared experiences

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Identity & DisabilitySchool & WorkSocial & Relationships

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Identity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & CareerFriendships & Belonging