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postr/StutterAug 13, 2025
10 points

My mom's in denial of my stutter after 15 years. I need to remember what she won't.

My mom's in denial of my stutter after 15 years. I need to remember what she won't. I (23F) was shocked when my mom said "you never stuttered" after I told her I was finally making progress with my s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentGenetic & Family FactorsTrauma & Psychological+3 more
postr/StutterAug 13, 2025
5 points

Childhood Stutter

Childhood Stutter i have a stutter that i have learned to beat or mask very well. i am 33 years old and the stutter was treaded with speech therapy fairly well in grade school. the last time it was an...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Hiding & ConcealmentSeverity & FluctuationOnset & Life-Stage Changes
postr/StutterAug 11, 2025
12 points

First day of school

First day of school Today I had the first day of school, a new school, I grew up in the archipelago in a very small school but now I’ve moved and just started this really big high school, I’m 15F, I’v...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterAug 10, 2025
25 points

How to have a job when you have a severe stutter

How to have a job when you have a severe stutter I have been dreading getting a job for the longest time because of my extreme social anxiety because of my stutter, I have perfect grades in school, an...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
postr/StutterAug 10, 2025
34 points

Perspective from 36 year old guy

Perspective from 36 year old guy Hey fellow people who stutter, I've been stuttering since I was a small child, though I think there was a period of time I didnt before it started. I literally just ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentExperiential AssociationAcceptance & Pride+1 more
postr/StutterAug 10, 2025
23 points

Just need to get this out

Just need to get this out I (22M) have had my stutter for as long as I can remember. Just went through so many posts on this subreddit and it really hit me hard but in a good way I think and I wanna g...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentHelplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception+2 more
postr/StutterAug 10, 2025
1 points

being confident

being confident um hello, i’ve been struggling with a severe stutter since 1st grade and it only gotten worse since. my main struggle is speaking out loud in class i hate it with a passion and i be af...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterAug 9, 2025
3 points

Methylphenidate helped me to accept my stutter and become more socially active and outgoing

Methylphenidate helped me to accept my stutter and become more socially active and outgoing I have ADHD and a stutter since childhood. Growing up with a stutter was, as it's obvious, not nice. I was d...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation+3 more
postr/StutterAug 9, 2025
63 points

So proud of myself.

So proud of myself. I went on a trip to a lake with my uncle and my cousin. I ordered food by myself couple of times, stuttered a lot but you know what? Fuck that! It didn't stop me from enjoying some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterAug 5, 2025
38 points

My stuttering has been reduced signficantly

My stuttering has been reduced signficantly My stuttering has improved significantly over the past months, and I wanted to share two resources that have been key in this process: the book Redefining S...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
postr/StutterAug 2, 2025
10 points

I found a free voice cloning tool so I can 'speak' fluently in high stress situations and other uses.

I found a free voice cloning tool so I can 'speak' fluently in high stress situations and other uses. I’ve been using a fun way to ‘speak’ in my voice in highly stressful stuttering situations. It’s f...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentFluency Techniques+2 more
postr/StutterAug 2, 2025
1 points

I found a free voice cloning so others can hear my voice speaking fluently in high stress situations

I found a free voice cloning so others can hear my voice speaking fluently in high stress situations I’ve been using a fun way to ‘speak’ in my voice in highly stressful stuttering situations. It’s fr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentFluency Techniques+2 more
postr/StutterAug 2, 2025
6 points

I think one reason my stutter has gotten way better with in a few years (like 3) besides speech therapy is because I am a yapper.

I think one reason my stutter has gotten way better with in a few years (like 3) besides speech therapy is because I am a yapper. Even when I did I have a severe stutter I would still try and talk. I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2025
2 points

I will offer some advice. Off the cuff. Not professional. Sounds like this is always on your mind. Set yourself some boundaries. Start small. Everyday at X time, I will refrain from thinking about my...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2025
3 points

I've been a pharmacist for over 5 years and have recently moved from community to hospital. My stutter is moderate and just like you it's always affected by my mood or stress levels. Weirdly I actuall...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2025
3 points

We have all felt that way. We have all made decisions that were controlled by our stuttering. I have always felt that I could have become so much more successful in my life if I didn’t stutter. I was ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentPersonal StoriesHope & Motivation+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2025
1 points

I do believe that intensive speech therapy can help you overcome this condition to an extent. I have gotten to the point where I can "mask" my stutter in conversation with others & during interviews, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Hiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2025
27 points

I feel your pain, literally......been in your shoes many times over. Im not going to tell you that it gets better but I will tell you to practice, practice, practice. Here's a little background: ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringHiding & ConcealmentPreparation & Rehearsal+3 more
postr/StutterJul 30, 2025
13 points

Just joined,

Just joined, Hi, I 21M just joined and have been reading alot of the posts and comments for like the last 3hrs now. Feels really good to see there are people out there who are going through similar is...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringSchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentBlocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations+3 more
postr/StutterJul 27, 2025
6 points

Hate going to bars or loud places

Hate going to bars or loud places Anyone else absolutely hate going to bars? The amount of times ive been told to leave or i cannot have another drink due to my stutter is really absurd. One time i ev...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsMeds & Substances
Hiding & ConcealmentQuality of LifeRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)+2 more