commentr/StutterOctober 27, 2023

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I love talking about this. It is such an interesting topic and one that needs to be discussed more often. As a 31 yo female who stutters, I have always been ashamed of it (still am.) I was in an 8 year relationship with a guy who never brought it up once. He would see me push and pry for words to get out and never said anything, loves me unconditionally. I have asked previous partners in the past, all in which I’ve broken up with (which maybe that also says they didn’t care?) and they either said it was cute or they didn’t notice or care. As a stutterer I’m sure you find this hard to believe as I do I. I’m in a very loving and safe relationship with someone I talk about it freely with, ask him his opinions on it and he says he genuinely does not care. That he wouldn’t change it about me. I have pretty moderate to severe block stuttering and it has and does take over my life. He says he loves me for me and I really do not think he minds it. I know it sounds corny but anyone who is worth loving, will accept this about you. From my experience avoidant behavior manifests itself in shame and makes it worse. I would reveal it, talking about it more is confident and sexy. Plus it has helped my fluency a ton! Hope this helps, I’m here if you ever need someone to talk to!

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Identity & DisabilitySocial & RelationshipsCauses & Variability

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Identity & Self-PerceptionDating & RomanceAcceptance & PrideSeverity & Fluctuation