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commentr/StutterJan 12, 2025
5 points

Acceptance is hard, like very hard.. took me 20+ years to accept that its ok to "show" my stutter to others. But the fact of the matter is the for most PWS, their stutter is not going away, so every...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2025
1 points

What if you slipped him a note when you see him next feeling him a little about your discomfort. If he’s half the man you think he is, he will understand and text you...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2025
2 points

Well you can’t hide it if anything really happens. Be prepared for maybe a surprise look on his face and then pray for the best he’s really that into you he won’t care....

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
3 points

tell him you stutter and then ask him out for coffee. you are letting your stutter run the show. we all know how that goes.........

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceDisclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
4 points

Hey, I completely understand what you’re going through! I’ve had many crushes and sometimes stutter way more around them when I’m nervous. Sometimes I tell people I stutter, sometimes I don’t. The key...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
2 points

Thank you for the advice. I asked to meet with her a few minutes after it happened and explained myself. She was very kind and I’m going to give it another go at our next all hands meeting....

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Public SpeakingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2025
2 points

Also just thought of this, maybe try emailing your teachers/professors and tell them about your anxiety and stutter and see what your options are, maybe they’ll let you record a presentation on your o...

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School & Academic LifeAdvice RequestsDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2025
2 points

You are not alone i have introduction anxiety sometimes i just can’t get my name out spelling it out sometimes helps or just let people know you have a stutter block just recently i made a metal busin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsCommunity & Support
Anticipating StutteringDisclosure & Telling OthersValidation & Empathy+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2025
2 points

You are not alone and you got this maybe try typing or writing things out if your having a lot of stress that day it is completely fine to not speak if you don’t want too...

Community & SupportSocial & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Validation & EmpathyDisclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2025
17 points

I'm sorry to hear that. It's isn't easy but you're not alone. We've all had multiple instances like this. Hell, I've even used different words to introduce myself and sometimes don't even use my last ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & PrideSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2025
9 points

I wouldn’t suggest lying about being hearing impaired as people struggle with that and lying about it seems a bit wrong (in my eyes ). I use asl whenever I have a particularly bad stuttering day and ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterJan 9, 2025
9 points

I'm considering learning ASL and just tell people I am hearing impaired

I'm considering learning ASL and just tell people I am hearing impaired I suppose this is more of a rant than anything but I won't lie and say that it hasn't crossed my mind on multiple occasions. It...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
3 points

I’ve asked a deaf person about this before and she said she doesn’t mind at all but it may be different with everyone...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
2 points

in some restaurants which ask for name when you order i change my name because i stutter horribly saying my name (i am not proud of it) but i would advise againt… try your best you cant hide for eve...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
1 points

OP, do what you have to do! Make no apologies about it. I have a severe stammer and I do what you are suggesting to do but the old ways. I have a bunch of 6" by 9" clipboards. I have multiple ones...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAdvice RequestsDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterJan 7, 2025
6 points

Is it rude to learn sign language as a way to communicate more because of my stutter?

Is it rude to learn sign language as a way to communicate more because of my stutter? My stutter is getting worse like every sentunce has either a block or reacuring thing and its so ANNOYING trying t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
2 points

I used to find reading from a script or a list reduced the likelihood of a block, if you feel that asking the server to read from your notes app then try it, it’s not giving up. Another way of reduc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling OthersFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
10 points

I write my order on the notes app when I buy a round of drinks in a noisy bar. The bartenders never mind because it’s probably easier for them to read than hear people trying to shout across the bar. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2025
3 points

I've done a lot of phone call practice. Start by calling people within your comfort zone (family, friends, close work colleagues) and then branch out more and more to strangers (hotels, restuarants et...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Preparation & RehearsalAvoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2025
2 points

My stutter is very mild, the only people I tell about it are other stutterers when I meet them....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others