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commentr/StutterJan 25, 2024
1 points

She getting frustrated and hitting herself when she stutters is concerning. Do you make her feel uncomfortable and make it seem like an issue that she stutters? Like some other comments have mention...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterJan 24, 2024
3 points

I try to see the humor in it, it helps the pain lol I had a job interview yesterday and I stuttered so bad on a word it kind of looked like a sneeze and he’s like “bless you! If that was a sneeze” I...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Humor & Community ToneShame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJan 24, 2024
51 points

Whats the point of being alive like this

Whats the point of being alive like this If u talk like us then no one will ever take you seriously and it really sucks how your life is 5 times harder and worse than everyone else's beacuse of somet...

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postr/StutterJan 23, 2024
23 points

I'm tired of this curse

I'm tired of this curse I'm tired of people thinking I'm dumb. I'm tired of people not being able to pay attention to the actual contents of my words but just the way I say (or fail) to say them. I'm ...

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Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & Anger+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2024
3 points

No, I think what you're doing is good. You not breaking eye contact communicates to the stutterer that you're staying with them in the conversation. It communicates that your present and not perturbed...

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Listener ReactionsShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2024
7 points

I can’t fix your stutter. I want to point out though, positive self talk probably isn’t enough (especially if you don’t believe it). You’ve got to walk the walk. Are you nice to yourself? Forget what ...

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postr/StutterJan 22, 2024
15 points

We are sisyphus...

We are sisyphus... Everytime I open my mouth to speak I feel dread, Anxiety, And hopelessness at the same time. All while trying to keep a straight face and hope that the stutter ends quickly. No matt...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterJan 22, 2024
3 points

Video job applications

Video job applications I don't stutter much, but lisp and clutter, and this sub seemed the most relevant and alive, but: Does anyone know how to deal with job applications that ask for like "1 minute...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
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commentr/StutterJan 22, 2024
3 points

I don’t have any helpful advice but I’m sorry you are struggling. I totally relate. I looked through your past posts and see how much you have progressed and not let your stutter hold you back in yo...

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commentr/StutterJan 22, 2024
7 points

So happy for you! We can't let this shit tear us down! I have trouble saying my name sometimes too. It starts with J which can be hard. Then people are like why don't you know your name? Lol...

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Feared Words & NamesShame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2024
3 points

Yeah it does hit your confidence and bring you down, you work yourself up so much to make the call, then you wish you didn't bother.. It's a struggle you will have throughout life I'm afraid.. I'...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2024
14 points

I worked at a restaurant and I was stuttering in front of this girl and she thought I was nervous because she was cute and I wanted to be like don’t flatter yourself I stutter for everyone lol....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterJan 21, 2024
2 points

Help pls

Help pls Over the past 2 years I have stuttered pretty badly and couldn't even say my name. This has affected my social skills a lot and I was just wondering if you guys had any tips so I can st least...

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postr/StutterJan 21, 2024
7 points

My current hardship as someone who stutters...

My current hardship as someone who stutters... Ive posted on here a bit before, and in different cases, there will be different obstacles id have to push through. This current obstacle though is compl...

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Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
postr/StutterJan 21, 2024
35 points

Hello? Are you there?

Hello? Are you there? I built up the courage to finally call the doctor today and in the middle of our conversation I got a questions and had a block for like 2 seconds and then the doctor began shout...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2024
3 points

I stutter everyday on nearly every word I speak, you have nothing to embarrassed about...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJan 21, 2024
3 points

Has this happened to anyone here too?

Has this happened to anyone here too? I got caught stuttering on one word at work. 5 people heard it and probably a lot more people know it too now. I was trying to hide my stutter but I just couldn't...

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Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2024
2 points

If you are cute your stuttering becomes cute. But if you are ugly, your stuttering is also ugly....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2024
4 points

Yeah know the feeling all to well, you end up for hours thinking why didn't I just say nothing and end up hating yourself.. it's hard and sometimes hurting experience not been able to join in conve...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentLoneliness & Isolation
postr/StutterJan 20, 2024
21 points

Stuttered on a word in front of everyone today

Stuttered on a word in front of everyone today I legit was at a dinner and I stuttered at a basic word today and as I was tryna say it I kinda zoned out and stuttered on that word. I literally was cu...

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Feared Words & NamesShame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & Anger