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commentr/StutterMay 12, 2024
6 points

People who don’t stutter (speak fluently without any speech impediments) usually tend to see people who stutter as having some sort of issue with the brain (cognitive issue), they’ll never understand ...

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commentr/StutterMay 12, 2024
13 points

My experience. Sometimes girls find it cute and endearing. Shows that you’re real. High maintenance girls is a different storey. Like if they aren’t interested, they’ll use everything to tear you do...

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Acceptance & PrideStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMay 11, 2024
4 points

i was told many times that my lisp (in addition to my stutter i can't articulate some sounds properly that is called lisp) is attractive and cute till now i didn't get why my speech defect is cute in...

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postr/StutterMay 11, 2024
28 points

"Just sing everything you say"

"Just sing everything you say" Has anyone told you this before? I find it really weird. Like it's much more embarrassing to walk around singing everything than to be stuttering. I think I'd be seen as...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterMay 11, 2024
7 points

Why do people find stutter cute ?

Why do people find stutter cute ? I really have this question, because it's just annoying to stutter, so I can't stand when people say it's "cute". Or even, when people fake it to act "cute". It's tru...

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Stigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMay 11, 2024
1 points

Surprises me too. And it seems that no one except for people who stutter understand what it really is and what exactly to do to people who stuttet. It's shocking how unaware people are....

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postr/StutterMay 11, 2024
15 points

Why is there not more awareness on stuttering like there is for other conditions?

Why is there not more awareness on stuttering like there is for other conditions? It seems that whenever I go online I always see a ton of videos spreading awareness about things like autism, adhd, o...

Identity & Disability
Stigma & BullyingPublic Awareness / Media
commentr/StutterMay 11, 2024
1 points

I played lacrosse in high school, the coach wanted to know our names and I was like “my name is b—“ and he was like “forget your name there?” while looking at the rest of the team with a smile. I said...

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Feared Words & NamesStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterMay 11, 2024
9 points

Anyone else also never really had friends their own age when growing up?

Anyone else also never really had friends their own age when growing up? As a teenager (17 years old), I almost never had friends my own age, all of them are basically older or younger. At this age, a...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingFriendships & Belonging
postr/StutterMay 10, 2024
9 points

Stuttering and Trauma

Stuttering and Trauma I have stuttered my whole life. From elementary school through high school, I went to 'special' classes for language therapy. But as most of us, I endured teasing, ridicule, and ...

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commentr/StutterMay 10, 2024
1 points

it's a very hard question to answer at least for me. i have a mild stutter and but the thing is, while talking to my friends or family, i barely stutter, almost nothing at all. So according to them, m...

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Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterMay 10, 2024
16 points

Why do some people act like having a stutter is all in the head?

Why do some people act like having a stutter is all in the head? Why do some people ask like having a stutter is all mental/psychological? People say ‘just practice bro, just be confident bro’. And it...

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Identity & Self-PerceptionStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2024
3 points

>If you have a low opinion of yourself, yes, people will look down on you. Your perception of yourself will influence how others see you. Maybe more than any other factor. >When you stop feeling sham...

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Frustration & AngerStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterMay 9, 2024
27 points

Stuttering is worse for men

Stuttering is worse for men Im just gonna say it, not everyone might agree here. As a man, you are looked down upon for any weakness. Society expects you to be a 'man' and theres little place for stu...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionStigma & BullyingPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2024
14 points

I’ve overheard coworkers and HR talk about PWS when they thought the coast was clear… They mock us and use us as the butt of their jokes and wonder how we can do the job(s) if we cannot speak. On ra...

Identity & Disability
Stigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2024
1 points

Well before I started to stutter, I didn’t think anything of it but I come from a background of doing daycare my whole life. We had plenty of children with stutters so we learned to grow patient with ...

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commentr/StutterMay 9, 2024
12 points

i’ve asked my friends about this as well and they always said that my stutter doesn’t really change the way they see me! they usually “see through my stutter” as in, it’s a part of me but not my only ...

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commentr/StutterMay 9, 2024
15 points

I imagine it makes me sound pathetic and low-confidence. I feel like characters who stutter in media are usually portrayed as cowardly or weak....

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Identity & Self-PerceptionStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2024
1 points

I used to hate myself so much for stuttering that I isolated myself and thought it would be better if I wasn’t here anymore. Then I realised that stuttering is just a different way of speaking and it...

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Acceptance & PrideIdentity & Self-PerceptionStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2024
9 points

Yes! I don't like the MAGA crowd in general or what they stand for, but my husbands family and some of mine are huge trump supporters. If any of them comment on Biden's stutter then they are blocked a...

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Stigma & Bullying