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postr/StutterMar 13, 2023
9 points

The Stutterverse

The Stutterverse The Stutterverse is now live. Thank you very much to my nephew Liam who setup this website for everything stutterverse related. You can check out my blog, my poetry and various media ...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2023
1 points

Keep on target. Never let other people determine your life. I recovered my fluency at 70! I wish I’d had the courage to pursue my profession while I was younger. Though I was a happily married wife an...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2023
2 points

How old are you? I’m 76f and fully recovered from my stuttering. Your advice is very valuable, especially to younger people who don’t yet have their priorities straight....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2023
1 points

I did become fully fluent but had to wait until I was 70! My stuttering was emotionally caused and psychotherapy ‘cured’ me. My question is how to direct message (DM) on Reddit. I’m often asked questi...

Identity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Acceptance & PrideTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2023
1 points

I’m a fully recovered, 100% fluent former stutterer who only recovered at age 70! I still talk to myself though I am fully engaged with others. I think you’re right about stutterers talking to themsel...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideExperiential Association
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2023
3 points

Nah. I’m married now to a woman who says she finds my stutter cute 😂...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2023
2 points

Hi Sue I had a hundred coping mechanisms which I amassed over the decades. But they took a lot of work. :). So the big change is just the ease of going through my day. I spent a decade i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2023
1 points

1. There is such a thing as biological resiliency or simply having more biological likelihood of happiness. Two people can experience the exact same horrible event, but based in their biological re...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Energy & Biological RhythmsAcceptance & PrideMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
postr/StutterMar 12, 2023
15 points

I've come a long way and I'm proud of myself. Sharing some takeaways. (Male PWS - Late Twenties)

I've come a long way and I'm proud of myself. Sharing some takeaways. (Male PWS - Late Twenties) I'm happy to connect 1:1 when I have the time (as I rarely check reddit, but please feel free to DM me ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
1 points

I don't think it makes much of a difference to be honest. I do work out and exercise regularly, basically daily and my stutter, while mild at this point, hasn't really shown any significant improvemen...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Energy & Biological RhythmsAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
14 points

When I was younger and immature, yes. Nowadays I'd rather spend my time alone than waste it in a toxic relationship. Remember if you're confident, funny, and somewhat charming, most women will actuall...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
3 points

Well, I think that my stutter is mild. In the first sessions with people, I stutter more, but as the time goes by, and I get more comfortable, stuttering is decreasing. It can be good as a therapeutic...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
1 points

It’s really a matter of personal preference and how you operate. Some stutterers, like me, will benefit and flourish in speech therapy because they are making the conscious changes. Lots of kids do gr...

Identity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Acceptance & PrideTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
1 points

I’ve been very active in sports daily. Doesn’t really change anything. It might improve confidence some which in turn improves stutter?...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Energy & Biological RhythmsAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
1 points

Some improvement but I am able to recover quicker from blocks and stutters and resume fluency without becoming self-conscious. So to me that’s a huge improvement. Depends on how you look at it....

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
1 points

There's no evidenced connection between stuttering/severity and physical activity. But if working out boodtd your self esteem that will only be good for your stuttering....

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Energy & Biological RhythmsAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
1 points

I'm glad you're done trying to fight it. Fighting is what perpetuates it. Let yourself stutter and say what you want. Slowly become comfortable by planning to be uncomfortable at times and realizing i...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
5 points

(Person who stutters who studies speech and language therapy - disclaimer: I am not a speech and language therapist and therefore am not qualified to give you advice, the below is my comment from my ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityParent & Caregiver
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commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
1 points

Best of luck to you! I would just try to focus on the job at hand and what you can provide. Ask a lot of questions that show your interest in the postion. If you have a block, you may want to menti...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2023
2 points

If you have two words in your name you may choose the simple word 1 st after that your wish to say your full name again . You may start like my name is ......., Or choose a simple nickname and say the...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride