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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2025
2 points

It’s important that you understand that you can do this while stuttering. In that case, it may be helpful to disclose your stuttering. I expect that you will find this difficult; however, this will dr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2025
6 points

If your secondary behaviors (hard silent blocks, odd body movements, avoiding entire speaking situations) are debilitating, you will need to “fix” that. Unless you have thorough training, you will fr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentTrauma & PsychologicalAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2025
1 points

What broke the cycle for me was realizing it doesn't help thinking about it at all. Eventually when i forced myself not to because I had an inkling that it would get me closer to how I feel at home (...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
postr/StutterJun 12, 2025
5 points

Is there a difference in severity or do habits and mindset get in the way?

Is there a difference in severity or do habits and mindset get in the way? I was watching ishowspeed on this sports network just being himself super comfortable like he is among anyone even though who...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+2 more
postr/StutterJun 12, 2025
5 points

How to break the cycle of Stuttering and Avoidance

How to break the cycle of Stuttering and Avoidance [https://stutterconnect.substack.com/p/avoiding-this-is-making-your-stutter](https://stutterconnect.substack.com/p/avoiding-this-is-making-your-stutt...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2025
1 points

First, be proud that you overcame fear and decided to do it. Second, reflection. Would you have even put yourself in this situation 1 ..2 ...maybe 3 years ago? It's a marathon, not a sprint. And ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2025
1 points

In my experience, my stutter doesn’t affect my love life. I’ve been dating my girlfriend for 2 1/2 years now and it’s been great. To be honest, at first I would try everything to hide my stutter and p...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Authenticity vs. MaskingDating & Romance
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2025
6 points

I think that if she was in the same situation as me, she would understand me more, and I would be the best version of myself and feel safe....

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2025
1 points

I think my disfluency is rooted in a fear of being misunderstood, so this oddly tracks......

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterJun 7, 2025
13 points

Hating My Stutter Got Me Nowhere

Hating My Stutter Got Me Nowhere Hey everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. My name’s AJ, and I wanted to share something that’s been really personal and important to me lately. I’ve recently starte...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftHope & Motivation+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2025
1 points

Hi Viktor, personally I don’t try to fight or conquer stuttering. It’s a part of who I am, and I’ve learned to accept it. I also don’t push myself to be more fluent than I naturally am. Instead, I try...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2025
1 points

Hey Alex! I agree with you! The three bullet points you describe are part of my own criteria of "conquering stuttering". I have reached this milestone. Curing isn't even necessary for the majority of...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2025
4 points

For me, “there is no cure for stuttering” doesn’t mean losing hope. It simply means that, especially for adults who stutter, there’s no universal method that guarantees fluency, physically or mentall...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingMindset shift
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2025
1 points

Hi, nice to meet you here! I actually saw three speech therapists in France, but they all used traditional approaches like fluency shaping. It wasn’t until a friend introduced me to ACT that I starte...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterJun 5, 2025
1 points

Stuttering in finance

Stuttering in finance Hey everyone — I could really use some honest input. I’m 30 years old and currently a licensed school social worker. I’ve spent the past several years helping at-risk youth and ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
postr/StutterJun 5, 2025
8 points

An article about building confidence as a person who stutters – hoping it helps someone here

An article about building confidence as a person who stutters – hoping it helps someone here Hey everyone, I’m someone who stutters and has spent years working on both my speech and mindset. Over tim...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
postr/Stutter_remissionJun 5, 2025
1 points

NEW tips from SLP Briley: How can we desensitize to stuttering anticipation? How exactly does our body "know" a stutter is coming? (thru associative learning: cognitive and emotional cues from memory, belief, or consequences)

NEW tips from SLP Briley: How can we desensitize to stuttering anticipation? How exactly does our body "know" a stutter is coming? (thru associative learning: cognitive and emotional cues from memory,...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringMindset shiftFluency Techniques+2 more
postr/StutterJun 5, 2025
1 points

NEW tips from SLP Briley: How can we desensitize to stuttering anticipation? How exactly does our body "know" a stutter is coming? (thru associative learning: cognitive and emotional cues from memory, belief, or consequences)

NEW tips from SLP Briley: How can we desensitize to stuttering anticipation? How exactly does our body "know" a stutter is coming? (thru associative learning: cognitive and emotional cues from memory,...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringMindset shiftFluency Techniques+2 more
postr/StutterJun 5, 2025
3 points

Nepotism dilemma

Nepotism dilemma Long story short, I'm a law graduate and have a hard time finding a job. On top of the already horrible job market, I have a stutter, and that makes interviews extremely difficult. My...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2025
2 points

Hey man, I'm 36 years old and have stuttered all of my life as well. It's mostly blocks for me with occational repetitions too. You CANNOT give up! People can be fucking rude at times, but honestly, m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentValidation & Empathy+3 more