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commentr/StutterMay 27, 2024
3 points

I don’t have a stuttering parent but a stuttering child. My spouse and I have very good speech. My son has always stuttered ever since he started talking. Everyone kept saying that it will go away eve...

Identity & DisabilityParent & Caregiver
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PrideSchool/Clinical Advocacy
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2024
5 points

My mom stuttered until she was 7. My sister did as well til maybe 3 and here I am going 27 years. I'm not mad at her but it's one of the reasons why I most likely will not have kids. I wouldn't want a...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Sadness & HopelessnessIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2024
6 points

Mom of a 9 year old stutterer who started at 2. Also married to a stutterer. I would be focusing on confidence. We can only do so much regarding their stutter but as parents, we have full control over...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2024
13 points

Maybe my perspective can help? I’m the complete opposite as you I have literally no family or genetic link to stuttering. I’ve checked on both sides of my extremely extended family and quite literal...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Genetic & Family FactorsTrauma & PsychologicalSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
postr/StutterMay 27, 2024
47 points

RIP Bill Walton

RIP Bill Walton After playing in the NBA he overcame is stuttering and became a successful sportscaster. I always enjoyed his commentary. Peace out Bill! https://www.stutteringhelp.org/famous-peopl...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Personal StoriesIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterMay 27, 2024
21 points

Heartbroken - the loss of a legend

Heartbroken - the loss of a legend Bill Walton, despite 'overcoming' a stutter, passed away today at age 71. During his life, he become a well-known basketball legend and an inspiration to many. His j...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Personal StoriesIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterMay 26, 2024
17 points

I stutter! and that's my Lingo! A refreshing approach to living with a stutter

I stutter! and that's my Lingo! A refreshing approach to living with a stutter Lets start this with a Question? -what if as a stutterer i was never meant to achieve fluency? -what if stutter is the na...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception+2 more
postr/StutterMay 26, 2024
8 points

Types of stuttering.

Types of stuttering. I call my stutter a silent stutter, it happens before I evern start the first word and it make me look like it a tick of some sorts. That's how it it today. When I was younger it...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2024
1 points

People who recognize your heart and your dedication to your work and the reality of who you are will overlook something that's big to you but smaller to them. Because they love what's inside you and r...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterMay 24, 2024
50 points

Do you consider stuttering a disability?

Do you consider stuttering a disability? I've stuttered my whole life and i never thought about it that way,i have seen a few people online talking about how they think stutters should be treated just...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionMedicalization / NeurodiversityQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2024
2 points

First, if they can’t accept you for your stutter, you don’t wanna date them anyways!!! Second, stuttering is only one aspect of you. You can still be an attractive person even with your stutter. I th...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2024
1 points

Listen to this person. Stuttering is your dialect; nothing wrong with that....

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2024
8 points

Depends on how you carry yourself. If it undermines your confidence in yourself that's far more noticeable than a stutter, in my experience. Besides, as I told my wife when we started to date, the s...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionDating & Romance
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2024
2 points

I was a high achieving student BECAUSE I wanted to prove that I was smart and successful despite surface-level discriminators (stuttering, being small, being female). Why do you think colleges won't a...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
School & Academic LifeIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2024
32 points

If you are not good at one thing....be an expert at others. Dress good, walk confidently, do work on time, good grades :)...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2024
5 points

you dont overcome it. Its always there. I just embraced it and worked hard at it. I still have bad days but overall its not a big issue in my life....

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2024
5 points

Im in my mid 20s atm, throughout my life my stutter has gotten worse and better at different moments. Sure, if I’m anxious and stressed it gets worse, but not always. Same as when I’m confident and he...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationValidation & EmpathyIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2024
3 points

i used to think women avoided me for my stutter, now i realise it’s only just because of my personality! the world is your oyster...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterMay 23, 2024
3 points

How was life without stuttering

How was life without stuttering A question to those who overcame stuttering ...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2024
3 points

I don't that mindset, I stutter and I'm a goddamn catch; you probably are too. Everybody has something that an ignorant person will consider a flaw....

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride