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commentr/StutterApr 11, 2024
4 points

We'll tbh if I look past my childhood, as I grew older, I was getting more and more conscious about my stuttering. Like when I was just a kid till 8th grade, I didn't pay that much attention to my stu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2024
3 points

My true personality is extrovert. I like to organize things, invite people to join me for all kinds of activities. Of course, with stuttering, I’m introvert:-(...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2024
4 points

Great video! My summary: * goal of presentation: informing us why 'stepping out of the comfort zone' is good - which helps with self-confidence, expanding your world, building resilience and self-age...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2024
17 points

God I think about this all the time. I feel like I was born a natural leader, outgoing and outspoken and I would have made an excellent motivational speaker of some sort, or just would have done somet...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2024
4 points

You sound like me lmao! You seemingly have a very good spirit about your situation, I noticed you said "somewhat extroverted" do you consider yourself more of an introvert or an ambivert then? And I H...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2024
8 points

My true personality is somewhat extroverted, I enjoy talking and conversing with people, making friends, etc. but on days where I stutter like crazy it definitely affects my perceived personality. L...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2024
9 points

My true personality is still a goal. I have made so much progress and as long as you have a vision, it’s possible. Take steps, no matter how big or small, towards that vision and personality. Being op...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Mindset shiftAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
postr/StutterApr 10, 2024
23 points

What is your TRUE personality like?

What is your TRUE personality like? I feel like I'm one of those people who were unfortunate enough to be given a stutter, but are still themselves. Like, I've been complimented on my ability to not l...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
postr/StutterApr 10, 2024
23 points

How did you meet your partner?

How did you meet your partner? I’m an 18 year old male in college right now and I’ve always had trouble approaching people and making conversation at social events. Im just wondering how you guys as p...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceFriendships & BelongingIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterApr 9, 2024
14 points

Stutter long gone but still haunts me

Stutter long gone but still haunts me For about 4 years, from early 7th grade to late sophomore year, I had a stutter. During those four years I lost a lot of my friends and ability to trust people an...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Friendships & BelongingHelplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2024
5 points

We can and do prevail, even with our stutter. It’s not a career death sentence or even a social disability if you don’t make it so. We do have good lives....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2024
6 points

Oh man, I understand you completly I went through the same exprience. Ultimatley what bugs me the most about my stutter is that its unpredictable I cant know how I will talk tomorrow, I cant control ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Cycles & RandomnessIdentity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
postr/StutterApr 9, 2024
16 points

For the first time no one had to speak for me when I bought food and I feel good.

For the first time no one had to speak for me when I bought food and I feel good. Yesterday (Tue, April 8) at 12 PM, my stutter became the worst it has ever been throughout all my 15 years (i got a he...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationHiding & ConcealmentAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2024
1 points

"It hasn't cured my speech impediment" means that your transformation is pretty unrelated to your stutter. Most stutters cannot be cured of course, but I believe your story is on the extreme end of a ...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Identity & Self-PerceptionPersonal Stories
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2024
2 points

Be yourself, f what others think of you, they dont know you, they dont live in your shoes, they dont know shit about you, how is what they think THAT valuable, be yourself ! People will like you more ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionMindset shift
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2024
3 points

You can tell them ofc but the less you give it importance the more you'll be yourself and people will tend to like you way more, that's what I found....

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionMindset shift
postr/StutterApr 9, 2024
15 points

I dyed my hair pink and started wearing earrings to help alleviate my stuttering

I dyed my hair pink and started wearing earrings to help alleviate my stuttering Hi, I’m a 20-year-old male, and I want to share my success story. A year ago, I realized that my stutter worsened becau...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideMindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2024
7 points

The whole problem is you obsessing about it, most of the time, people really don't give a f about your stuttering, theyre like : oh u stutter, ok (idgaf but alright). You are making a problem of stutt...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stigma & BullyingIdentity & Self-PerceptionMindset shift
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2024
1 points

Well I stopped taking Ashwaganda last year. I did get more fluent but not because of Ashwaganda but more of just letting go from the fear. From that post 2 years ago, I think I just accepted that me a...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityIdentity & Self-PerceptionMindset shift
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2024
8 points

I’m 24 and am still kinda shy at first but when I get talking that helps pull me out of my shell, I’m a people person so I like meeting new people. It helps to try and be outgoing and push yourself in...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling OthersIdentity & Self-Perception