postr/StutterSeptember 4, 2025

How do you feel when someone says "I stutter too"? It pisses me off personally. What do you think is the best way to respond?

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How do you feel when someone says "I stutter too"? It pisses me off personally. What do you think is the best way to respond? FYI they do not actually stutter. I used to just let it slide but as I have gotten older I can't tolerate it anymore. I know how much stuttering has had on my life and the negative sterotypes associated with it. When someone says "I stutter too" its minimizing and it means they think you stutter because you are nervous, anxious, or etc. All of these traits make you perceived negatively in 99 percent of social interactions. I wish stuttering would differentiate itself more and should of been called something different entirely. Would you tell someone in a wheel chair, "sometimes I can't walk too, because my leg falls asleep." It's so stupid, they dont really mean well because they are associating you with the reasons why they might stutter.

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Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support

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Stigma & BullyingValidation & Empathy