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commentr/StutterMay 2, 2025
1 points

I stutter, I just finished law school, and I’m pretty solid at interviews. If you don’t accept yourself it’s going to be hard for other people to accept you. I have a moderate stutter, it’s present in...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideIdentity & Self-PerceptionSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2025
3 points

You can be yourself even though you’ll probably never be fluent. Have self respect, don’t ever say things like this. You can still dress how you like, have the hairstyle you want and act the way you f...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
postr/StutterApr 30, 2025
6 points

Speech Practices

Speech Practices Hey everyone! What’s a daily speech practice you do that you feel helps with stuttering or even your confidence around it?...

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postr/StutterApr 29, 2025
8 points

I want to accept my stutter without letting hateful comments get to me

I want to accept my stutter without letting hateful comments get to me For a couple years I’ve been “suppressing” my stutter bc I didn’t want my bf to make fun of me, but he says it’s cute so I try no...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingShame & Embarrassment+1 more
postr/StutterApr 28, 2025
5 points

sharing my NEW strategy toward stuttering recovery or subconscious fluency

sharing my NEW strategy toward stuttering recovery or subconscious fluency I’d like to share a personal strategy that’s been meaningful to me towards stuttering remission. **Introduction:** First. W...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & PrideAvoidance & Substitution+2 more
postr/StutterApr 27, 2025
16 points

The Only Solution

The Only Solution I’m writing this for myself as I do not want to forget it, but I really hope it can help someone out there. Avoidance, fear, trying desperately to blend in, saying the words in your ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & PrideVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
postr/StutterApr 27, 2025
5 points

I think we should accept stuttering. so how does acceptance change our subconscious evaluation process just before we speak / stutter?

I think we should accept stuttering. so how does acceptance change our subconscious evaluation process just before we speak / stutter? **Accepting stuttering**: acceptance of stuttering can mean a lot...

Identity & DisabilitySpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingLoss of Control+1 more
postr/StutterApr 21, 2025
13 points

🎙️ “It’s Okay to Stutter” – Interview with SLP Ana Hernandez on Adult Stuttering, Therapy, and Acceptance

🎙️ “It’s Okay to Stutter” – Interview with SLP Ana Hernandez on Adult Stuttering, Therapy, and Acceptance 🎧 **Watch on YouTube:** 🔗 [https://youtu.be/gvMYIM1R1Ms](https://youtu.be/gvMYIM1R1Ms) W...

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postr/StutterApr 17, 2025
2 points

hmu if u tryna join

hmu if u tryna join I recently started a chill and supportive Discord community made specifically for people who stutter. Whether you’re shy, anxious, or just want to connect with people who understan...

Social & RelationshipsCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability
Friendships & BelongingValidation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterApr 16, 2025
24 points

Thank you everyone

Thank you everyone I’ve joined this community yesterday and it already has a good impact on me and how I think. I wanted to say thank you for everyone who commented and sharing there experiences and j...

Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2025
7 points

They grew up on food stamps, he never went to college (although his siblings all did on financial aid). He is incredibly brilliant and had an insanely supportive, progressive mother, so definitely sta...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2025
1 points

Fascinating that some kids become fluent after 3 years.  I've heard of this and forgotten.  I can imagine them being so comfortable and not caring to such an extent that they don't think twice about i...

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Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2025
2 points

>"Although now they seem to be taking a more psychological approach with exceptance \[acceptance\]" Yes I agree. However, the problem with the "acceptance" component that speech therapy uses is. that...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2025
6 points

I've had a girlfriend for over 4 years and have dated quite a lot before that. If anything, dating has helped me build confidence in myself. Speech therapy hasn't helped for me either and tbh it still...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+3 more
postr/StutterApr 14, 2025
3 points

A Powerful Stuttering Story You Need to Hear: From Covert to Confident

A Powerful Stuttering Story You Need to Hear: From Covert to Confident I had the honor of interviewing **Dr. Saundra Russell-Smith**, an incredible educator and advocate who went from being a *covert...

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Personal StoriesIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2025
2 points

Yes, although now they seem to be taking a more psychological approach with exceptance to let it work itself out but there are so many techniques that I am sure they speak of those techniques thus sta...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2025
2 points

Fascinating!  This is giving me something to think about and I think goes with my reset discussions.  Forget all ideas and feelings of it and just signal to go again.  ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2025
34 points

No way to sugar coat this... Stuttering itself isn't what is preventing you from forming relationships. It's your unhealthy perception of yourself and stuttering. If the speech therapy you're receivi...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & AgencyAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2025
2 points

Wow that is such a great first quote!  Well done with your achievements as well!  I tend to be so into the moment like with sales, etc, that I don't really do much internally as I am just not thinking...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringFrustration & Anger+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2025
3 points

The last line is very enlightening. Totally make sense for me, because the harder I've try to be fluent, the worser it gets. And my high fluency has times are always been when I wasn't conscious about...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride