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commentr/StutterMar 4, 2024
53 points

Stutterer 37F here and I've only every encountered one other woman stutterer in my life. Married for 8 years, but I can recall my stuttering hindering my confidence when dating. Especially since one...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionDating & RomanceShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMar 4, 2024
11 points

I’m a cisgendered woman who stutters, and I’ve noticed the same thing about this sub. I will say that dating apps generally seem to have more men on them than women, so it seems like the odds for men ...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionDating & RomanceAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 4, 2024
19 points

Yeah, I can see that. Never intentional. My HCRI class in 2002 had 12 students, 5 were women. Each one had their own story like we all do....

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 4, 2024
32 points

I’m a woman who (used) to stutter a lot….so much it was debilitating. Many advice and support groups I had joined were of all men / focused towards men. I feel your pain. Just know you are not alone....

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 4, 2024
23 points

Yeah, there's a definite male-centered vibe to the majority of these posts, even bordering on incelism at its worst. its not great....

Identity & Disability
Stigma & BullyingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 4, 2024
8 points

Your right and for that I am sorry. I've actually never met a female who stuttered my entire life. Y'all are an extreme minority which isn't a good place to be. I guess post more about your perspectiv...

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Validation & EmpathyIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterMar 4, 2024
90 points

Anyone else feel like this sub excludes women?

Anyone else feel like this sub excludes women? I'm a woman who stutters and I struggle a lot with embarrassment and self esteem because of it. I would like to hear more from other women who share my s...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
postr/StutterMar 4, 2024
3 points

Just Diagnosed with Psychogenic Stuttering

Just Diagnosed with Psychogenic Stuttering I'm 31 and have been struggling with speech dysfluencies for the better part of a decade. I had a speech evaluation today, and they said I have a psychogeni...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalIdentity & Self-PerceptionMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterMar 4, 2024
6 points

LITERALLY ME BRO. Think it in a way that our good grades compensate for our stuttering....

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
School & Academic LifeIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 3, 2024
1 points

You will feel much better as you age more and once you hit 40, you won't care much about this shit and start caring for your kids and your family. 2nd phase of life is always best one for every stutte...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 3, 2024
2 points

Interestingly, your situation is very similar to mine (we are also same age lol). I have always had a mild stutter that I could perfectly conceal. I went through school and university without much spe...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
postr/StutterMar 3, 2024
7 points

Should I change my life radically?

Should I change my life radically? I'm tired of this shit. I'm tired of being in this high school, I wanna have a radical change. Let me explain: I'm Spanish and I am in the last year of Compulsory S...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 3, 2024
8 points

I also don't want to care but the reality is everytime I open I mouth, I am reminded how different I am from other people (not in a good way)...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 3, 2024
6 points

I’m totally with you. As frustrating as it is and as much stress and insecurity that comes with it, I know I’m so much more than my stutter. It’s exhausting carefully maneuvering through words and get...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionAuthenticity vs. MaskingSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 2, 2024
6 points

This is something I've experienced first hand. It's all about stopping giving a fuk and realizing you only have one life....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 2, 2024
1 points

My man!! I have been saying this to all my lads. Fuck it! It is I, I stutter so what it cant stop me One life brother! Do it or die trying! Aint no speech impediment can come in the way of my success....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 2, 2024
4 points

Love this. So true. Living in this attention economy isn’t designed for internal health and strength. The aim is living and being from the inside -> out. This if difficult to do for everyone, includi...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 1, 2024
1 points

Acceptance DID improve my situation. And you’re right, people have different attitudes and this is mine. Not hating myself for something beyond my control made my life better, full stop....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterMar 1, 2024
4 points

Hello

Hello It might be a bit long, I apologize. But I wanted to get it off my chest in some way. My English may be a bit bad, I hope I've made myself clear. ​ There is a great restlessness inside ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Frustration & AngerAnxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
commentr/StutterMar 1, 2024
12 points

There are 5 slides, don't miss them! I also apologize about the weird pie chart arrangement, Google Forms is weird. **Some thoughts of interest based on the results:** We got 90 responses to the sur...

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