The good things that come with stuttering?

[Daniel]

There’s certainly plenty of evidence on here about how stuttering has effected peoples lives in a negative way and i myself would admit to that. But I was thinking, there must be some positive side effects people can come up with, that come with being a stutter.

For myself I’ve spent much of my life listening to people, I think you learn a lot and people generally like someone who listens a lot.

I’ve also tended to spend time on my own, I have been a bit of a loner. I’ve become very self confident because of that, I don’t need to rely on other people and I’ve become quite resourceful. I’ve tended to stay at home and say mess with Excel, than go out drinking and the skills I’ve leant from that I find invaluable now.

There’s a thousand and one times I could think of, when keeping my mouth shut has been the best thing. I’ve been at a meeting and just wanted to tell the boss what I thought of him, but then he’s turned round and given me a pay rise or something (thank god I kept my mouth shut). :eek:

[Box of Clocks]

I agree with what you are saying in regards to the stutter helping you to adapt better to being content on your own. I'm also something of a loner which is partly because of my stutter. I can't blame it all on the stutter though as I am just a naturally reserved person. I generally struggle to interact with new people and only really feel at ease with people I know very well. Over the years though I have begun to enjoy being alone for long periods and I think my stutter has probably helped me to an extent in adapting to a more solitary life.

[hafidmetal]

for the first time i hear about positive sides of stuttering:) but its nagative sides overweight its positive ones:(...at least its better to accept our stuttering and stop blaming it.

[emily445455]

I am a more understanding person because of my stutter :)

[andrewg818]

Had I not once been a stutterer, my life would not have taken the necessary twists and turns; I would not have been looking for dates online [to avoid speaking] and would not have met and married the most wonderful woman in the world... Had I not once been a stutterer-- I would not have avoided job interviews--and so, I would not have become an entrepreneur and retired young.

[DKoz]

I would say I've become a better listener because I tend to be the quite one in the group, however I'm also know for my quick one liners that come out at the right time.

[Manofsteel18765]

I am definately more empathetic towards people and their struggles. I am a dietitian and personal trainer and help people lose weight. There is so much that I can relate to them with their struggle. Stuttering has made me who I am or atleast a big part of it. I am happy with me. I wish I could speak publicly more. I keep pushing to be better and to be successful.

[nate]

At work my bosses and colleagues are very curteous when my heads on the chopping block, everyone else gets screamed at in public, I get called in the corner and told what I am doing wrong privately. Much better.
Nate

[happy7117]

Nothing good about stuttering.

Everyday dumb pain in the ..!

[dream431ca]

One of the best things that comes with stuttering is, in order to speak without stuttering you must speak slower and more methodical. I don't know about you, but I don't like when someone is talking really, really fast and I can't understand them.

Speaking slowly, doesn't just help your stutter, it makes your words and voice easier to listen to and to understand. It's also very relaxing to yourself and to whoever you might be speaking to.

[JDRow]

I'm probably more patient with people and have more empathy than I would have if I didn't stutter, and am less quick to judge them.