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commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2022
6 points

Find good speech therapy. It sounds like you're a covert stutterer. I think it's great you went back and want to go to law school. I know a couple stuttering lawyers and there are probably some on her...

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Seeking TherapyHiding & ConcealmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2022
1 points

I know how that feels. As a fellow stutterer, I've been hit many times with the "did you forget you name" and then the laugh and I will admit it hurt. Many times if not always the people don't know th...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Shame & EmbarrassmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionValidation & Empathy
postr/StutterFeb 7, 2022
7 points

Motivation Monday

Motivation Monday Good morning everyone! I know this thread has a lot of people getting down on themselves (which is totally understandable), but there’s also a LOT of people in here who uplift each ...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Severity & FluctuationPersonal StoriesMindset shift+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2022
1 points

Its not your fault that you stutter so its not you, see its as a thing outside your control thats your not responsible for, so just think ”fuck that stutter” and move on...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2022
1 points

Yeah, my wife now. I was lucky and at a young age was able to find a way to control my stutter for the most part, so most people don't ever notice unless I'm stressed or tired. She wasn't any differen...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterFeb 5, 2022
29 points

I wrote a song about my stuttering.

I wrote a song about my stuttering. Hey guys, my name is Ori and I'm a stutter from birth. A few years ago I asked my best friend what does she feel when she talks and she replied, "A constant stream ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Propositionality & WeightShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2022
6 points

I think she noticed it it as soon as we met but she never really said anything about it. And now she says that she never really notices that I stutter unless I point it out which makes me feel good ab...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterFeb 4, 2022
11 points

How did you learn how to accept your stutter and not let it hold you back in life?

How did you learn how to accept your stutter and not let it hold you back in life? I've been struggling with this a lot lately. I go through periods of not stuttering and being a social butterfly and ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2022
1 points

I believe that when a child first begins to stutter, it is a different type of stuttering than adult stuttering. I believe a child may stutter due to being sensitive to their own emotions. Not sure, ...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Identity & Self-PerceptionTrauma & PsychologicalAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterFeb 4, 2022
5 points

Shattering the Myth that it’s Not OK to Stutter (podcast episode)

Shattering the Myth that it’s Not OK to Stutter (podcast episode) Stutter With Confidence #62 with Voon Pang Shattering the Myth that it’s Not OK to Stutter New Zealand SLP and stuttering advocate ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2022
1 points

Lol. Someone with life experience as a stutter as I personally don’t know that many other PWS....

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2022
1 points

Hi, Can you explain what you meant by "There’s a lot of baggage tied up with stuttering, almost all of it under the surface and it can happen even if the parents mean the very best"? Im a mother of a ...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterFeb 4, 2022
34 points

I find my stuttering funny nowadays

I find my stuttering funny nowadays I used to stutter a lot when I was younger(27 y/o now) usually when I got nervous about something, that paired with being pretty shy back then didn't really make a ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2022
1 points

Hm. The emotional/ASD part makes sense, and I agree. There are a few different reasons that causes stuttering, such as issues with neurons that connect the broca and wernickes area. Everyone is diffe...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Neurological & BrainIdentity & Self-PerceptionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2022
1 points

I don't know the reason but his method still helped me when all others failed. Maybe partly because he actually stuttered (unlike most SLPs) and has first-hand experience with it. Not to mention the e...

Therapy & ProfessionalIdentity & Disability
Therapy ExperiencesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2022
1 points

I was able to use it to my advantage. Whenever I would trip up I would explain my stutter and most of the time they would be very understanding. They would take the time to listen to what I had to say...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2022
2 points

I see that I didn’t take into account that your situation differs from mine. I do see that with my stuttering, it’s mostly me being worried about it, but not many weird or negative reactions from oth...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & AgencyHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2022
1 points

thanks. But no. it’s because it’s so bad people literally make glances or try to end conversations quickly and/or mock me. not to mention the sheer difficulty in finding jobs. “Nobody is holding you...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentEmployment & CareerHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2022
1 points

Yup, married, kid, good job, house, dog. Moderate to severe overt stutter. Confidence is key. Find out who you are, stuttering is only one part. It definitely makes everything harder though. I had to ...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceEmployment & CareerIdentity & Self-Perception+2 more
postr/StutterFeb 2, 2022
44 points

My dad's dementia has taken away his stutter. Although I'm sure he doesn't miss it, I do.

My dad's dementia has taken away his stutter. Although I'm sure he doesn't miss it, I do. Just a vent post. I'm not sure why I'm posting here, I just feel like stuttering is such a particularly-nuance...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Genetic & Family FactorsTrauma & PsychologicalIdentity & Self-Perception+2 more