commentr/StutterMarch 26, 2025

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“We all stutters sometimes” is annoying and I explain that it a speech impediment. But “I’m also a stutterer” is more tricky because some people are but it doesn’t show except in certain situations. My stutter has gotten milder and I met someone who has a horrible stutter. I can sort of mask my stutter when making small talk and avoiding certain words, but he can’t get two words across without it being obvious. If I told him I’m also a stutterer he’d definitely look at my side eye, but I wouldn’t be lying. It’s still something I struggle with and I would relate to a lot of what he goes through, even if his is much more severe

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Feared Words & NamesSeverity & FluctuationAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-PerceptionDisclosure & Telling Others