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commentr/StutterJan 12, 2025
5 points

Exactly, you hit the nail on the head. As you pointed out, if we don’t like our own stuttering or feel afraid to show it, how can we expect others to accept it and be comfortable with it? It’s somethi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAuthenticity vs. Masking+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2025
12 points

I can speak for myself: Its so hard for me to accept stuttering because stuttering is not something I see people commonly do. Even if I see someone stuttering they stutter gracefully. In my case its m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2025
12 points

acceptance might be the answer. But here’s the catch: acceptance usually isn’t the question people start with. If you look on Google or YouTube and search "how to stop stuttering" you'll find tons of ...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterJan 12, 2025
20 points

In your own thoughts. Why is it so hard for us to accept stuttering?

In your own thoughts. Why is it so hard for us to accept stuttering? ...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2025
1 points

Absolutely, I agree! Acceptance is like a two-sided coin—it might be the answer for both "the guy" and for yourself. But here’s the catch: acceptance usually isn’t the question people start with. If y...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
2 points

Go for it! Don’t hold yourself back from talking to him and asking him out. If he rejects you because of your stutter, then you know he’s not the guy for you. Remember, those who mind don’t matter and...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
2 points

Don’t use fluency as the yardstick to measure success vs failure. I’d say use the fact how music you don’t care if you stutter or not as your yardstick instead. I’ve felt the most freedom with that mi...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
3 points

Just dont give a fuck. Thats whats most atractive ti anyone. Compared to that, having a stutter is such a minor thing. Genuinely stop caring about your stutter or whatever other “defect” you may have....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & PrideIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
2 points

If you think he’s into you which more than likely he is 99.999% of the work is done go for it! We all deal with something for all you know he probably stutters also...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
3 points

tell him you stutter and then ask him out for coffee. you are letting your stutter run the show. we all know how that goes.........

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceDisclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
3 points

I understand. For the right guy, you won’t have to worry and you won’t feel the need to change how you are!! There are some guys who won’t be accepting of it, I’ve been there and it hurts. But that’ll...

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Dating & RomanceAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
4 points

Hey, I completely understand what you’re going through! I’ve had many crushes and sometimes stutter way more around them when I’m nervous. Sometimes I tell people I stutter, sometimes I don’t. The key...

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Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
6 points

I have a boyfriend. I stutter and I talk soo much. Don’t let it hold you back. If he rejects you or thinks you’re weird that’s his issue....

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Dating & RomanceAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
1 points

I really appreciate hearing this. I had this same mentality at my last job and my work spoke for itself so I’m going to try to keep that up. Thank you....

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
11 points

I was in i similar position, i just did it. Went to her, made small talk and asked her out and voilà i made a gf. Now it’s your turn. You’ll regret it if you don’t Don’t let the stutter be a hindran...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
26 points

Don't self reject yourself. If he's right for you, he wouldn't mind your stutter...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
2 points

>*"Bloodstein noticed that any novelty in speech production alleviates stuttering."* Yes I agree. I might be wrong, but from my own understanding.. if someone uses something new or for the first time...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & SubstancesEmotional Experience
Situational VariabilityNeurological & BrainHelpful Med Outcomes+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
9 points

Please try not to allow this to affect you too much. I work in a company and have been for 6 years now. My stutter is ridiculously bad to say the least. I present in front of 20 people every Friday an...

School & WorkCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2025
2 points

My opinion - Stuttering can't be "cured" in the sense that it has a neurobiological basis, and there is no drug or therapy that can guarantee you effortless forever fluency if you have that neurobiolo...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2025
17 points

I'm sorry to hear that. It's isn't easy but you're not alone. We've all had multiple instances like this. Hell, I've even used different words to introduce myself and sometimes don't even use my last ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & PrideSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries