commentr/StutterJune 6, 2023

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I have the exact same experience. I suspect it's because I'm on 100 around strangers, constantly micromanaging my breathing and posture and using every trick I know to appear as fluent as possible. But that's exhausting to maintain, so around people I know I just speak as I would casually, stutter and all.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking