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commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2023
2 points

Mine was lifetime too... I began at age 4-5 and stuttered until age 70. I had an abusive childhood and carried mostly unconscious anger, fear and resentment though I was consciously aware of resentme...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2023
1 points

Confidence in what I'm saying, and not caring if i do stutter...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterFeb 19, 2023
52 points

Experience as a stutterer in dating

Experience as a stutterer in dating After a 4 years since my last first date, i recently had a chance to go out again. Was really worried about what would it be like when i inevitably stuttered and it...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionValidation & EmpathyHope & Motivation+2 more
postr/StutterFeb 18, 2023
7 points

a short story I wrote about my stutter

a short story I wrote about my stutter (This little essay was something that just spilled out of me. My stutter has made entering adulthood very challenging, and im always trying to make sense of it f...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Sadness & HopelessnessSuicidal Ideation & High DistressIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2023
7 points

After you stutter on your name, just say with a smile something like, “No, I didn’t forget my name, I just stutter sometimes.” That should break the ice. Also, work on your relationship with yoursel...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PrideSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2023
2 points

I’m getting some bad vibes from these comments. I do agree though, they could of just not been blunt about it. Try not to use your dads stutter as an example because no one knows if the same thing wi...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2023
1 points

i totally get your points and most are valid. i do think you need to try to work on shifting your overall negative perspective on life right now - it’s not gonna help you get anywhere. definitely easi...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2023
1 points

One person who outgrew stuttering doesnt have anything to do with another....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2023
2 points

It is okay! There have been times when I’ve had to tell him that I really needed him to talk through something with me at a time when I knew he’d rather not have to talk, and he always will, but usual...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Listener ReactionsAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2023
3 points

Oh definitly, but now that my stutter is waay better, this agreeableness trait is stuck with me, so, its not all about the sttuter, it has for me another component of my personality that i need to see...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2023
1 points

Yes I understand. The principle is that you should treat yourself as someone you are responsible for. The question was would YOU look someone in the eyes and tell them they are repulsive and a burden?...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2023
2 points

Not sure if I helped you at all.. But yeah, the truth is harsh for us, people who don't stutter will never understand. So I'd say, the sooner you stop caring as much, the better. But even then, some i...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2023
4 points

Yes. Sometimes I'll try putting my point across, but more often I just let go. Now that my stutter is a little better, I've been more courageous though. But I understand where you're coming from, it's...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2023
1 points

Having a stutter has no impact whatsoever on your ability to be a father, been a parent is a joy that lasts a lifetime.. Maybe at times communication could be better between us, but that's just m...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2023
9 points

I would like to chat with you. I think it's important to share these feelings, but don't let them consume you. I'm sure you're an amazing person with many redeeming qualities, you are just maybe in a...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2023
3 points

Yeah it is a life on a hard mode. But if anything else you can at least socialize online. On the other hand if you were born in 1930, that would be ever harded. And there are today many tricks to t...

Therapy & ProfessionalIdentity & Disability
Therapy ExperiencesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2023
1 points

Just adapt a IDGAF that I stutter mindset and go live Life cause we only have this one...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shift
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2023
5 points

Keep fighting! I’m in my early 30s and I still stutter. I just accepted it. I don’t really care what people say anymore. I missed so many opportunities because of it. And I’m still single and I’d say ...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDating & Romance
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2023
1 points

If you had a child who began stuttering would you look at them and say you have a repulsive disability and you are a burden to the world? I think you should try and shift your perception about your sp...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2023
2 points

This made me almost cry reading this because this is how high school was for me. I feel for you because it’s absolute shit. I remember being your age and posting the exact same stuff on this sub. Lo...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideStigma & Bullying