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commentr/StutterJul 5, 2023
3 points

Exactly, there's no use in resenting others because they happen tk have better fluency. For all we know, they could have something going on with them that's much less noticeable or externally presenti...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 5, 2023
3 points

No. They didn't do anything to warrant/deserve resentment. They didn't cause me to stutter. For all I know, they could have something going on with them harder for other people to notice that's could ...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterJul 5, 2023
16 points

when i talk about the fact that i stutter i dont stutter

when i talk about the fact that i stutter i dont stutter when i talk about literally anything else i stutter badly (or i dont, depends on how my stutter overlords decide my fate) but when i talk about...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterJul 5, 2023
21 points

The most helpful things for me so far for stuttering (and life)

The most helpful things for me so far for stuttering (and life) I wanted to make this post to share some things/ideas that have helped me tremendously in accepting/improving my stutter. 1. Always bei...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Authenticity vs. MaskingMindset shiftTrauma & Psychological+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
3 points

Just one more comment: I am dating and have dated amazing women that teenager me would never think I could date. Like someone said, be yourself. In my case no hiding my stuttering made it easier to ma...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 29, 2023
10 points

You know the name of the episode? , but yeah it's so true, our true voice is trapped within us...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 28, 2023
1 points

I’m happy for you and understand your sentiment completely. I would just ask you to reconsider how you worded it. You don’t need your boss to *let you* stutter freely. You should feel free to stutter ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 28, 2023
2 points

Agreed! Once I get it our there and say my lil’ joke or whatever, it physically relaxes me where I don’t have to worry what they’re thinking and JUST talk. Mentally it helps me to try and hyper focus...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftFluency TechniquesAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 26, 2023
2 points

I think Vulnerability is the Key word to embracing our stutter (even me) i think it's a scary concept because people fear being open because when you're open you leave always leave room for Rejection ...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 26, 2023
3 points

“A person who stutters” is as much an identity/self image to uphold as anything else. You will never make it out by constructing and supporting that self image. What if you didn’t even say the word “s...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterJun 25, 2023
8 points

Quote from my book: Re-defining stuttering

Quote from my book: Re-defining stuttering Hey I just wante to quote a paragraph from my book it may help. "Another thing that´s killer is the label "stutterer". Talk about being it -labels are nefar...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2023
9 points

it's the samuel l jackson technique you can't stutter while swearing...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Strategic Swearing/CursingAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2023
1 points

Hey mate, I was in the same situation a while ago. It was the fact I tried to hide my stutter from her that made it worse . As soon as I was open with it to her, it was as if a huge weight was lifted,...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 23, 2023
3 points

Listen man I work in IT, and I sound like an idiot all the time but customers and clients seem to like me regardless. I don’t think you sound as bad as you believe. I block a ton and sometimes have to...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationFrustration & Anger+1 more
postr/StutterJun 19, 2023
11 points

Take Control: The Importance of Effective Communication In Spite of Stuttering (+job interview tips & research studies)

Take Control: The Importance of Effective Communication In Spite of Stuttering (+job interview tips & research studies) *TLDR; Focus on other aspects of communication besides your stuttering. If p...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Authenticity vs. MaskingHiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 16, 2023
3 points

Tough answer... You're setting yourself up to fail. You stutter. That's not something you can change in the short term. All you can do is know that you're going to stutter during the interview, and t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
3 points

Sometimes employers really respect when they see people confident enough to be authentic. Being open and authentic almost always helps builds strong relationships, which fosters teamwork and creativit...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Authenticity vs. MaskingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
2 points

Thanks. Aprecciate it. Very good insight and I agree with you. In fact we are already a non-stutterer. You said that we inhibit execution of motor speech movements by holding back but I would refras...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-PerceptionSituational Variability
postr/StutterJun 15, 2023
5 points

The Alternate You

The Alternate You What negative traits/habits/behaviour do you think/believe stuttering has saved you from ? So let me get the ball rolling, I feel without this stutter I would have been a chronic wom...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Authenticity vs. MaskingDating & Romance
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2023
2 points

>*"Can I answer any specific questions for anyone?"* **What strategy exactly do non-stutterers apply to maintain the forward flow of speech that differ from people who stutter (PWS)?** Non-stutte...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringFluency TechniquesAuthenticity vs. Masking