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commentr/StutterApr 1, 2025
2 points

I feel like that reflects poorly on other people, not on the stutterer, correct? Don't you think that more widespread acceptance would reduce tension and be better for all parties involved?...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterApr 1, 2025
2 points

I would add that part of managing stuttering IS acceptance. The more we fight stuttering, the worse it gets. That’s all I mean by accepting stuttering. And, the fact that there’s absolutely nothing wr...

Identity & DisabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Acceptance & PridePhysical Tension
commentr/StutterApr 1, 2025
2 points

I think maybe we are misunderstanding each other. This Blank Center CARE model that’s discussed doesn’t sound too bad. In fact, a lot of it goes along with what I’m saying! The official website even t...

Identity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Acceptance & PridePositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterApr 1, 2025
2 points

Fighting your stutter is the vicious cycle. I suggest reading my articles to find out why. Accepting it doesn’t mean we aren’t trying to reduce struggle and tension. Again, there are some good stutter...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PridePhysical Tension
commentr/StutterApr 1, 2025
6 points

Do you hear the voice inner you? If it judges you for stuttering. Say to yourself you do your best in this circumstance and you are proud of yourself to stand up with this burden for so long. Love you...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2025
2 points

That's what I believe too and have been espousing here, to greater and lesser success lol. And I just mean even when your stuttering isn't smooth and easy, that has to also be ok. But I agree unlearni...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2025
2 points

I actually stutter myself, so I’m very much connected to the stuttering community. As an SLP, I’ve also worked with many stutterers through therapy. From my experience, most stutterers primarily want ...

Identity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Acceptance & PrideMedicalization / NeurodiversityTherapy Experiences+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 31, 2025
6 points

I would like to add one quick thing though: total acceptance is certainly the key, but when you mention “all kinds of stuttering,” I’m assuming you’re referring to things like blocks. This is a tricky...

Identity & DisabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Acceptance & PridePhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMar 31, 2025
8 points

Good piece. The only comment I have is >when a therapist says “it’s okay to stutter,” they are really emphasizing that easy stuttering, without tension, is a perfectly acceptable way to communicate....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterMar 31, 2025
3 points

You should find someone to talk it out with, maybe a friend or family member and if that doesn't work maybe a speech pathologist! I feel like for me its been the opposite. The older i gotten the les...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideFluency TechniquesIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterMar 31, 2025
8 points

New Podcast Episode: Interior Designer Shares Her Journey with Stuttering, Self-Acceptance & Empathy

New Podcast Episode: Interior Designer Shares Her Journey with Stuttering, Self-Acceptance & Empathy Hey everyone 👋 I just dropped a new episode of my podcast *Stutter Chats*, and this one really hi...

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postr/StutterMar 31, 2025
4 points

recent conversation between John Harrison and Lee Lovett

recent conversation between John Harrison and Lee Lovett I found it super interesting to listen to wanted to share . two OGs in the stuttering community Lee does a lot of things right but he misses ...

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postr/StutterMar 30, 2025
4 points

Share Your Recent Positive Speaking Experiences!!

Share Your Recent Positive Speaking Experiences!! Hey Fellow Stutterers! I would love to see some positive speaking experiences that people have had over the past few weeks-months. I often see a lot...

Community & SupportSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyDisclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride+1 more
postr/StutterMar 30, 2025
17 points

As a honest man, as a someone who tries to be a good person, and as a "stutter'er

As a honest man, as a someone who tries to be a good person, and as a "stutter'er It's very important to me that whatever I Have to say is worth saying...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 30, 2025
2 points

You’d be surprised - most people don’t care if you stutter! Just speak freely! I know that’s easier said than done....

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postr/StutterMar 29, 2025
41 points

For the first time in my life, I was told my stutter wasn’t annoying

For the first time in my life, I was told my stutter wasn’t annoying When my bf and i first got together ( nearly 2 years ago ), I told him over text that I stutter and he said that was okay. Over the...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
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commentr/StutterMar 29, 2025
2 points

Come to think of it…I don’t usually talk much during sex🤣 moan yes but talk no thanks. Been with my man for a year now he’s the more vocal one and talks but when I do and I stutter I just start laugh...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 29, 2025
1 points

I don't respond. You don't need to sympathize with me. I just want people to accept i have a problem, and work around it to still be my friend. It really annoys me when people try to tell me they st...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & PrideStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMar 28, 2025
1 points

Your brain's probably not focusing so much on working around the stutter at the time ;) Try to laugh it off with your sexual partner - if they can't do that, then they're probably not a great fit for...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterMar 28, 2025
9 points

My stutter went away???

My stutter went away??? I used to stutter rlly bad, but over the last year it’s sorta went away and idk why. Oddly enough, I kinda miss it. It was a part of me that I came to accept and now idk what t...

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