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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
3 points

There are four people in my undergrad program that stutter. They are all very dedicated to their clients. =) Fun Fact: The field of Speech Language Pathology was originally started by persons who stu...

Identity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Identity & Self-PerceptionSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
2 points

There's always hope. http://stutteringiscool.com/podcast/dont-worry-never-dating-getting-married/...

commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
1 points

Pretty hard to gain social skills if I can barely talk. My stuttering gets so bad at some points I cannot be understood. Edit: The "basics" of life is already incredibly hard for me. I don't think I ...

Social & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Friendships & BelongingBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
4 points

Conversation/social skills can be learned. They're not talents. One good way to start is if you want to be interesting to someone, be genuinely interested in them. If you're having trouble with this,...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Friendships & BelongingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
1 points

It doesnt completely keep me from meeting people, but it is the sole reason why I havent dated. In addition to the prospect being super painful, I feel i wouldnt be able to connect and establish rappo...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Dating & RomanceAvoidance & SubstitutionMindset shift
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
1 points

So after reading comments here i figured i have a pretty heavy stutter, me saying a single sentence w/o stuttering is pretty fucking rare. But then again that might make me more accepting of my stutte...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Severity & FluctuationAcceptance & PrideDating & Romance
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
7 points

Ah man really dont act like that. It is what you make it, try to make things better man....

commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
5 points

I had one, but she didn't tell me she stuttered. Was blown away because she talked without one 100%. I think its very beneficial in comparison to someone who doesn't. Mostly because she knows what it ...

Therapy & ProfessionalIdentity & Disability
Therapy ExperiencesIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
4 points

A speech therapist with a stutter?

A speech therapist with a stutter? What are your thoughts of a speech therapist that has a stutter? Would you find that ironic? (The idea that the speech therapist, himself, could not fix his own spe...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
1 points

I talked less than I could have in school, so I didn't develop the small-talk social skills, soooo I've avoided parties and meeting huge groups of new people alwaaaaays. Actually that's served more to...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceEmployment & CareerAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
1 points

Because of my stutter I rarely talked in school which resulted in me not developing any social skills. You'd have a better conversation with a frog than me....

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Friendships & BelongingAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
3 points

because of your stutter? ...

commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
2 points

My experience is just like this. Once in one I have been fine. If the person truly cares about you they won't care about the stutter. Its meeting new people and striking up conversations is the hard p...

Community & SupportSocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyDating & Romance
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
7 points

My dating life is non-existent. Never have dated and probably never will. I'm beginning to accept this....

commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
8 points

very little actually. My last relationship lasted 1.5ish years, and she didn't even know I had a stutter, until I told her. what it does affect is meeting women. It takes a lot to say hey to a rando...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
14 points

How has stuttering influenced your dating life?

How has stuttering influenced your dating life? As the title says I would like to know how your stutter has influenced your dating life. I will start with my own story. I'm 28 years old and so far I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & AgencyDating & Romance
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2014
0 points

I'm gonna be a sarcastic dick for a second, but it's pretty easy to say not to let your stutter control you when it's mild enough you can go through an entire interview and only block a few times....

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2014
1 points

While I understand what you're saying and I agree with a lot of it, I'm sure many would disagree on what effect skin color has on abilities. Not because of an inherent direct connection with abilities...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2014
2 points

I feel you brother ppl who dont stutter really cannot comprehend the mental trauma and pain we go through daily. But I like to think its God's way of challenging us and making us stronger. Just imagin...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Helplessness & AgencyFrustration & AngerTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2014
1 points

Thats the ironic part when we were younger we didnt have the courage to face it and seek help and now we are older we want to do something about it and we are told it would have been alot more effecti...

Speech & StutteringTherapy & Professional
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesSeeking Therapy