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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2020
6 points

I joined this group when my brother (who stutters) used my phone to look at this a while back but I didn’t leave the group. I just want to give a point of view of someone who doesn’t stutter at how cr...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PrideVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2020
1 points

Depends. It was different in school. Younger people are usually less patient and mostly more bullying, I guess because everybody is generally more insecure themselves at that age. As adults I feel peo...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2020
1 points

I've heard the whole ”Slow down when you’re speaking” sentence. It's really annoying and embarrassing since I've heard it so much. People always think they're helping but they’re really just making my...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2020
5 points

I wish my boss understood this. I hate him so much the only thing he ever talks to me about is the way I speak...

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Stigma & BullyingPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2020
5 points

Off the top of my head. DO: * Allow them the space/time to talk, say "Take your time". * Complement them on other things other than speech. * Stay engaged with the conversation. * Try to maintain ey...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2020
1 points

Ok, thanks. And if I may, are people's reactions usually nice to you when they discover your stutter?...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2020
0 points

I personally think it's kimda selfish to have children with a condition like that, but don't worry people are gonna judge you in any case so you shouldn't worry about me so much, bit still i think it ...

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postr/StutterJun 4, 2020
32 points

FML - nobody understands me. I am all by myself. So lucky I have YOU!

FML - nobody understands me. I am all by myself. So lucky I have YOU! I stutter since age 8 (now I have 25). During my childhood I had zero support from my parents (regarding stuttering). My father wa...

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Feared Words & NamesGenetic & Family FactorsHelplessness & Agency+3 more
postr/StutterJun 3, 2020
45 points

I'm 17 and still have a stutter (RANT)

I'm 17 and still have a stutter (RANT) I'm 17 , I stutter , I've been stuttering since as far as I can remember. I recently did some reading on stuttering and apparently its supposed to go away by...

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postr/StutterJun 2, 2020
5 points

I don't know if I'll post this elsewhere to avoid being insensitive.

I don't know if I'll post this elsewhere to avoid being insensitive. What if I was black? All the times I've been pulled over and cops escalated the situation because of my stutter. Would I be able to...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2020
1 points

Of course! I know haha I knew I isolated but seeing it like that, it's just like dam haha it's not bad tho. You guys are doing good work! It's a lot more effects from stuttering than just what people...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Loneliness & IsolationHiding & ConcealmentStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterMay 31, 2020
2 points

My reality of stuttering

My reality of stuttering (17m)- I don't know when this happened, but sometime in the past, I realised a truth. Life doesn't get easier, it only gets worse. No matter what, someone will always make fun...

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Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentHelplessness & Agency+2 more
commentr/StutterMay 31, 2020
7 points

I’m sorry that happened to you, I hope you’re doing alright :))) I was 12 when this happened, but it still sticks with me at 20. I went to catholic school and my speech therapist would encourage me ...

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commentr/StutterMay 31, 2020
6 points

I'm sorry that you had to experience this💕 I've also had asimilar experiences as this but one stuck with me in particular although it wasn't even that bad, but still- Once in 9th grade (it was around...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterMay 31, 2020
18 points

Let’s share one negative story about stuttering

Let’s share one negative story about stuttering You may be asking why I’m even asking this. But I like to let stuff go and not bottle up emotions or negative thoughts. Okay so we were doing this gro...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesStigma & BullyingBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2020
3 points

I’m 16 now and I feel that mine is pretty much the same as now, but there were times that it was very bad. I remember one time when I was 8 or 9, I was trying to ask my teacher “should we put up our c...

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Severity & FluctuationStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterMay 28, 2020
26 points

when i was 8 my life was okay.

when i was 8 my life was okay. i didn't stutter as much then. it didn't seem like much of a problem. a sentence would probably go, "H-Hey, can you p-p-pass the s-salt?" Now I try to ask for things an...

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postr/StutterMay 25, 2020
103 points

You only see the speech impediment part. You don’t see the pain, the guilt, the tears and the sadness. Nobody in this world deserves to be laughed at or made fun of. Each and everyone of us deals and struggles with something different. So please be kind, always.

You only see the speech impediment part. You don’t see the pain, the guilt, the tears and the sadness. Nobody in this world deserves to be laughed at or made fun of. Each and everyone of us deals and ...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2020
5 points

Well honestly, I doubt most people will actually know someone who stutters...

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Stigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2020
12 points

It’s crazy to think with all the political correctness (like LGBT, pronouns, how we support people with diseases) but people will STILL say “why do u talk like that” or “why are you nervous I’m not in...

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Stigma & BullyingAnxiety & Social Judgment