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commentr/StutterDec 11, 2022
6 points

My biggest challenge is calling someone on the phone because YOU have to decide when to call them. And that might give you enough time to worry about it, which is not good. What’s some of my coping...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2022
5 points

For real! I’ve had girls just respectfully wait for my stutter which is cool and nice, but not a lot showed that they liked it or so besides the minimum of respect. The latter are quite special :) And...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2022
3 points

Ive dealt with being laughed at for my stutter so its something i can never ever view in a positive light but good in you for handling it well...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2022
19 points

The girls who like YOU for who you are, despite your speech, are the keepers. :) . We're unique. :P...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2022
2 points

Hey! You should really join our stuttering community - there's a link in my profile you can use to join for free. It's a stuttering community for professionals who stutter. We talk about interviewing ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2022
6 points

Yes, sometimes I block at funny moments and it's ok to laugh. I actually like it too...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Humor & Community ToneAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterDec 10, 2022
50 points

Sometimes a laugh is nice

Sometimes a laugh is nice Today a cute girl laughed about my stutter, in a good way! She was smiling for the whole conversation and when I stuttered she let out a confident soft giggle. Not mocking, ...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2022
2 points

You should join my stuttering community for professionals (people who work) who stutter that I launched a few months ago - it's free. We already have almost 200 professionals who stutter, but this wil...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2022
1 points

I agree. I think this comes down to blocking and stuttering freely. There are times where I block for almost 20-30 seconds. It's important to start conversations by telling people you're a person who ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2022
0 points

I’ve beaten my stutter a year ago. I was a very severe case. I’m not here to beg you and convince to do what the book tells you to do to beat your stutter. Be a fool and continue to stutter for the re...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2022
2 points

Hey! First off, it's totally normal to feel what you're feeling right now. I think speaking slowly does help people who stutter. I'm also a person who blocks on words which prevents me from saying c...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2022
2 points

Community builds acceptance. Meeting other people who stutter builds normalcy in our speech. We represent 1% of the population and are constantly surrounded by people who talk differently than us. Thi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentPropositionality & WeightAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2022
8 points

Not to treat my stutter, but I have noticed I’m less self conscience about my stutter....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2022
1 points

Hi love, I get what you’re saying I have bad news and good news The bad ones: You have to stutter in front of other people. Because as far as I’m aware not many people wake up one day with their s...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationPersonal Stories
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2022
1 points

I deal with this too. I’m 24. I try my best, but also I try not being to hard on myself. It’s not our fault. That said, don’t let the feeling of helplessness discourage you....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2022
2 points

Yes exactly. We know what it is but for someone who has not had any exposure to stuttering it can be alarming to see that they ask- U okay? You can’t take it personally. They just don’t know any bette...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2022
1 points

Late onset stuttering is rare, but not unheard of. The most important thing is you're bit embarrassed and continuing to be yourself. The more comfortable you are with stuttering and not trying to hide...

Speech & StutteringIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesAcceptance & PrideHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2022
8 points

>my fear of getting caught stuttering. Why does it bother you if people hear you stutter? It's just a part of your speech, and likely always will be to an extent. They should care more about WHAT ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationMindset shift
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2022
10 points

The way to be able to speak much more fluently is to let people hear your repetitions....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 6, 2022
2 points

No, stuttering is our biggest gift. We talk about a lot of this in our stuttering community - feel free to join for fee using the link in my bio. People who stutter typically have higher emotional int...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride