postr/StutterOctober 11, 2023

I’ve never met or spoken to a fellow stutter before. But I’ve always wanted to.

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I’ve never met or spoken to a fellow stutter before. But I’ve always wanted to. I’ve had a stutter for as long as I can remember. I’m 25 now. Some days are very bearable. Some days are a struggle. Either way, it’s *always* there. Overall it doesn’t bother me and I rarely even think about it. I’m sure a lot of you can relate. But what I’ve always wanted is to communicate with a fellow stutterer. I don’t really know why. I guess it’s something non stuttering don’t people don’t understand what it’s like to live with. Most people I know in my life won’t go up to a stranger and talk to them because they have social anxiety. I’m a very quietly confident person and I don’t suffer with any kind of anxiety. Not wanting or being able to speak to strangers or anyone in public solely because of a stutter is a weird and frustrating feeling. Especially when you actually like social interactions. Anyway, maybe this is just a vent, maybe this could be an opportunity to get in contract with a fellow stutterer. Someone I’ve avoided meeting one in all my years.

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Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships

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Hiding & ConcealmentValidation & EmpathyIdentity & Self-PerceptionFriendships & Belonging