postr/StutterDecember 1, 2024

“I understand how you feel, we all stutter”

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“I understand how you feel, we all stutter” No you don’t understand how I feel. Only people with actual stutters understand how I feel. You don’t understand how it feels to be unable to say what you want without having to use so much energy just to ensure you don’t lock up and look stupid. You don’t understand what it is like to change up your words because you know you won’t be able to get it out. My stutter has gotten better but I get so fed up with people trying to tell me they understand how I feel. I just wanted to vent in a subreddit where I know people will understand.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-PerceptionDisclosure & Telling Others