commentr/StutterMay 10, 2024

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Not sure I agree with this take. Stuttering is difficult in different ways for men and women. Societal expectations of women put pressure on them to be graceful, cute, and good communicators. Stuttering makes all of these difficult. I'm a man who stutters, but I'm not timid and because I gym regularly I'm fairly well built (with an average height). I don't feel weaker or feel I'm treated as weak by most people. I do however see fluent but shy men get treated as weak. My best advice is to own and accept your stutter, and you'll see it holds you back less than you think. Don't worry about not stuttering, just focus on what you want to say and keep your body and facial language confident. Also helps to remember that most people aren't assholes and will understand if you take a bit longer to say something.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride

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