commentr/StutterSeptember 7, 2025

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I call it the third interruptions. Stutterers face three kinds of interruptions. First type of interruptions are interruptions within speech, such as blocks. Second type of interruptions are secondary behaviors, which others may wrongly perceive as intentional signals or end-of-speech signals. Third type is the constant stream of "i can fix you. I know what you need. just do this." folks coming at you. Some of them are so insistent that they do not let you move on in conversations and in life. They come in many forms. At a mild level, those who finish your sentences incorrectly. Those who prematurely respond to your unfinished sentences. At worst, those who demand you stop speaking because they think you're sick. Those who cancel your talks behind your back and expects you to thank them.

Themes

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance

Subthemes

Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionAvoidance & Substitution