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commentr/StutterJan 20, 2020
10 points

This has been VERY rare thankfully. To be clear, they aren't mocking him as a person who stutters, they mock his gaffs (which shouldn't happen either). I am much more concerned about his unchecked...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Stigma & BullyingPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2020
1 points

You're not alone. It took me a very very long time to be more comfortable with myself and my stutter. In school it was hard because kids are ruthless but once I was old enough to realize that I don't ...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PrideStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2020
7 points

Why am I tearing up at this story? I guess we're not used to our stutter being met with compassion. It would be nice if one day it was from a non-stutterer....

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2020
23 points

Oh that's so so sweet! Reminds me when my SO ordered a few things from the internet and went to the shop for the items when they arrived. The shop assistant asked for the order's number (which was qu...

Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Personal StoriesStigma & BullyingDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterJan 20, 2020
95 points

Something good happened to me today

Something good happened to me today I was making an order at KFC when I blocked in the middle of my order. The employee noticed and started laughing. His manager saw that and took me aside. She told m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2020
4 points

Best one is YOU HAD YEARS OF SPEECH THERAPY yes as a child. I’m a teenager and it’s harder lmao Also had the “ speak properly “ one...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterJan 15, 2020
1 points

Stutter has held me back from living my life

Stutter has held me back from living my life [deleted]...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterJan 15, 2020
13 points

I meet fellow stutter at university

I meet fellow stutter at university Hello folks, so yesterday, we had new transfer student meeting and professor wanted us to introduce each others, so i was last guy, students started introducing the...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2020
7 points

I know how you feel man. I was bullied back in high school for my stammer. Was made to say long difficult words so they could laugh. Because of that I have an anxiety over speaking. Even to my girlfr...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2020
3 points

The most important thing to remember is that it's over. People like that aren't worth the time of day. It's like telling somebody off for having brown hair. It's not something that we can change or co...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Stigma & BullyingPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2020
33 points

The guy that told you off is a narrow minded egocentric asshole. Don’t concern yourself with the opinions of those kinds of people. Just imagine how bad of a parent that person is going to be....

Identity & Disability
Stigma & Bullying
postr/StutterJan 13, 2020
53 points

completely screwed up my presentation

completely screwed up my presentation Did a 10 minute presentation with a partner. Stuttered and blocked from start to finish. Stuttered to the point that my partner deliberately spoke on more powerpo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
postr/StutterJan 12, 2020
8 points

as a stutterer ive heard it all my life...but heres a stutterer to a stutterer. EMBRACE IT... hear me out

as a stutterer ive heard it all my life...but heres a stutterer to a stutterer. EMBRACE IT... hear me out so most everyone your around daily knows you have a stutter already. Even people yo udont know...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & Pride+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2020
6 points

Also i noticed that some people who make fun of someone's else insecurities are the ones that are full of insecurities , they are just trying to hide it. Most of the people who made fun of me they eit...

Identity & Disability
Stigma & Bullying
postr/StutterJan 12, 2020
24 points

A conclusion i reached.

A conclusion i reached. I have come to the conclusion that the only solution to my misery is that i just stutter. If i want to make a phone call , i make the phone call ,i will stutter , yes fuck it. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2020
2 points

I still remember the face of a girl in college, sniggering when I was giving or atleast trying to give a presentation. And way back in high school, I had to read out loud in my class, my English teac...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & BullyingListener Reactions
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2020
5 points

If it makes you feel better, I called my school once and they asked if I was a special needs student and asked if they could speak to a parent....

Identity & Disability
Stigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2020
1 points

I think because society only associates disability with physical disability. When customers come up to me and I start stuttering, their first thought is probably that I’m just tripping up on my words....

Identity & Disability
Stigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2020
2 points

Honestly these people just don’t know how to handle the silence of your blocks. That’s why they laugh or mimic you. You shouldn’t let any of these people get to your head. I’ve had my share of “did yo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesShame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2020
3 points

I think a lot of it is general ignorance about stuttering. Most non-stutterers don’t seem to be aware that stuttering is a genuine speech impairment and not just something that pops up every now and a...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationShame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying