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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2021
9 points

First, as others have said, nothing that follows is intended to delegitimize your pain. I've stuttered since I learned to talk, 34 years now. It has been **hell** at times. But please, read: Nothing ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-PerceptionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2021
1 points

Thank you for your tips ~ ngl these couple of days I’ve been thinking about moments where I think he’s shown signs stuttering and I know in the past I’ve completed his sentences a couple of time becau...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersPreparation & RehearsalHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2021
1 points

I'm sorry to hear that. In this case I would say that the behaviours of your professor and teammates aren't related to your stutter but probably run deeper than that and their behaviour says a lot mor...

Social & Relationships
Listener ReactionsDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2021
1 points

Of all the people who know I stutter, not one of them sees it as a big deal or as a characteristic which defines me, which I have found has helped me greatly against my stutter over the years. All th...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2021
1 points

When I get closer to people I tell them but they probably already noticed. Sometimes not because when I talk normally my stutter is most of the time very mild fortunately, but basically my whole class...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 6, 2021
2 points

I’m sort of starting now to tell people, mostly because my kids are out of high school and I’ve retired. Could never bring myself to tell people - always felt like a potential fireable offense to be ...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterApr 6, 2021
2 points

Same here, but I’m early 40s and thinking of telling people soon. It’s exhausting navigating around my blocks....

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterApr 6, 2021
4 points

Thank you for sharing some of your story which helps me understand more in a stuttering person point of view. Which is exactly what I wanted. I will be getting on it about not trying to interrupt hi...

Parent & CaregiverSocial & Relationships
Home SupportDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 6, 2021
1 points

Everyone knows. You can be open about it or not depending on if it makes you feel better (I’ve done both), but it’s out there. Personally, talking about it makes me feel more comfortable (and therefor...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 6, 2021
3 points

Literally every person I’m close with know I stutter; coworkers, classmates, teachers, strangers(if they ask). Once they realize that’s why you cannot speak fluently, they won’t gang harass you into e...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & PrideFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterApr 6, 2021
5 points

Everyone knows! My family, friends, co-workers. I stutter freely and openly! Even acquaintances know! It has it’s rewards. Every year my gym (F45) holds a fundraiser and this year they are suppo...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 6, 2021
7 points

All my classmates know, I've also told the hospital I intern at, and I intend to tell the next hospital as well. It sucks, but I'd rather they know so they can help out, than them thinking I'm quiet ...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2021
1 points

Yea I have disclosed once before but that was it and it went pretty well she said she has a friend who stutters and I was relieved and surprised so that was pretty kl. Only thing is that I’m afraid o...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2021
1 points

Well it's up to you dude if you want to explain what stuttering is to them....

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2021
2 points

Stuttering in front of girls is very necessary. You can’t hide it forever. I’ve found that some women actually find it endearing, oddly enough. Something more important to show a girl is the fact tha...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2021
3 points

Many girls like it if youre forward and honest that you have a stutter. Just bring it up and address it. Many girls have told me my stutter is “sexy”. I never believe it when they say it. But start be...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2021
2 points

I have trouble saying my own name on phone calls and ending them. For me, I just tell the person that I have a stutter so please bear with me....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 3, 2021
3 points

I used to care waaaay to much about what people thought of my stutter, but this is how I go about it. People can’t please everyone, so as a stutter you shouldn’t push your self to hard to have a flow...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 3, 2021
1 points

See I thought it was obvious too (which is why I put it off for a while) but then I woke up to the fact that some people can assume it’s something it’s not. For me, them knowing I have an actual speec...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 3, 2021
1 points

I really don't think it's something you have to "tell" (or not tell) people you work with per se. It's clearly obvious to my co-workers that i stutter. Does "officially" revealing such a thing make i...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking