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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2015
1 points

I hear ya. People care more about their own experience than those of the people around them. Not having a stutter is like having white privilege, people just don't understand until a true humble eff...

Identity & Disability
Stigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2015
3 points

Tell your teacher it would help if he/she would quit being a condescending shithead. ...

commentr/StutterNov 12, 2015
2 points

I know a guy from the NSA conference, he's a lawyer. I actually know a few lawyers from the conference but he has a very clear stutter, and does trial law. Well, he stands on front if a judge on behal...

School & WorkIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2015
1 points

Stuttering is unlike any other speech disorder and unlike most disorders in general. The fact that it's so fickle combined with the fact that its also different for each stutterer just adds to the ple...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Medicalization / NeurodiversityStigma & BullyingAccess & Rights
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2015
2 points

I feel you. I am taking a class now that is a requirement for my degree, which involves making a PowerPoint and creating a 10 minute oral presentation while going through the slides (10 min?!) We had ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
School & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2015
1 points

I think I'll become really angry if someone says something as your brother! Wow, as if we can put our stutter aside now and then! We can't. ...

Emotional Experience
Frustration & Anger
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2015
1 points

I'm not that mad about it. But you are right about a lot of things. That most people have no idea what stuttering is and what we feel about it. I learned that talk about it, explain some things, help...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2015
5 points

I know what you mean man. Whenever im ordering food at the drive thru and have a hard time talking. My bro says why do you still stutter? As if like I have fucking control over it. I tell him you don'...

Emotional Experience
Frustration & AngerShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterNov 12, 2015
20 points

Rant

Rant One of the worst parts of having a stutter is the fact that nobody gives one shit about how you feel about it. The amount of times I've gotten bad grades on projects because of "poor speaking ski...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Frustration & AngerStigma & BullyingValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2015
1 points

Yeah I agree. At this point its part of who I am and accepted that I will always be one. But im still trying to reduce it as much as possible. I know I sound cliche but im a type of person that doesn'...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2015
3 points

I just want to state that not everyone has situations where they speak fluently. I don't have a situation where I'm fluent. There's definitely an aspect of stuttering that isn't just in your head an...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2015
3 points

I regonize it that stuttering gets worse if I talk to people who I'm more comfortable with. Strange but true. I think I'm relaxt about my stutter, it's okay to stutter then, I can be myself. For me, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2015
1 points

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postr/StutterNov 11, 2015
6 points

What type of stutter am I?

What type of stutter am I? I've been stuttering for as long as I can remember (im 20). Its weird for me. Growing up I stuttered a shit ton and everyone in class knew I had a speech problem. Slowly tra...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
postr/StutterNov 11, 2015
0 points

Stuttering has actually taught me some life lessons.

Stuttering has actually taught me some life lessons. [deleted]...

commentr/StutterNov 11, 2015
1 points

I say something like "I stutter and I guess it's happening" and laugh and keep talking. If it's really bad and I don't feel like laughing, I say "sorry, I have a stutter."...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2015
1 points

You do have a lot of courage! It's hard to leap in like that! Your kids are lucky to have you. I taught too for four years, and now I'm in law school (also a stutterer) so I feel ya on the possible m...

School & WorkTherapy & Professional
Employment & CareerSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2015
1 points

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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2015
2 points

Thanks, ShutupPussy! ...

commentr/StutterNov 11, 2015
1 points

Thanks for words of wisdom. Maybe I'll practice the presentation in front of my roommates. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Nov 20th is the day. ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & Rehearsal