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commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2022
2 points

how do you look at your stutter as not a bad thing? whenever i talk or think about my stutter all i can think of is the negative experiences...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2022
2 points

that’s great to hear, i want to be able to get to that point where i don’t let it bother me and control what i do. I also don’t want to let it effect my career but i feel like it already has...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2022
2 points

That’s some good advice. I used to try and hide it but it comes out eventually. Maybe I just need to allow myself to stutter and learn to embrace it as an aspect of myself that I can’t control. Thanks...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2022
1 points

Yes I have accepted it, its a part of who I am. Until there is some miracle drug I will stutter. I don't really give 2 shits what other people think of me anymore, I think that comes with age too. Im ...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2022
1 points

It took a while and most of high school but I’m 21 and I’ve accepted it. I can’t imagine life or myself without it and at this point it’s easier to accept it rather than just constantly fight against ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shift
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2022
2 points

Most definitely, and its been a recent thing too at the age of 32. Its had such a big impact, its quite remarkable. I just don't....care, if that makes sense -- most people don't either....

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shift
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2022
7 points

Interesting, what was the name of the book ? I think that the first step to overcoming your stutter is acceptance. But that does not per se means that we can not thrive towards eleminating stuttering...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Acceptance & PrideAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2022
15 points

Actually for me the whole key to ‘overcome’ the stutter or actually really improve on it is acceptance of it and don’t see it as something bad anymore. The more you see it as something bad you try to ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterFeb 8, 2022
18 points

Have you accepted your stutter?

Have you accepted your stutter? So I was at a point where I had accepted my Stutter and that i was going to have to live with it for the rest of my life. But then a month later i read a book which he...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2022
5 points

Personally it doesn't bother me at all, but there is a line with jokes before I start to get angry with people. As far as your examples, I think it's fine because there's a difference between simply t...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Acceptance & PrideHumor & Community ToneAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2022
1 points

Number 1!!! Although it’d be fantastic to get rid of. Let you’re child know it’s OK to stutter! Is it a problem? Maybe, is it the end of the world? NO!...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2022
1 points

When I realised making fun of someone’s stutter was a great show of character. It became easier to tell who was a good person or not. And I’ve been fortunate enough to have convinced every adult/pare...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2022
2 points

I could totally relate. I’ve got the same issue with words that start with S. Some coworkers picked it up and naturally started saying the word I’m struggling with lol The moment they utter it, I can ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
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 5, 2022
7 points

I believe the only capable person of convincing yourself is you. Nobody else can tell you to love yourself with all of those "defects". The song was amazing, quite deep. I believe I've accepted myself...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shift
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2022
4 points

I worked on acceptance for a very long time before I truly accepted my stutter... over 10 years. As you are well aware we grow up and negative thinking patterns are ingrained in us and very hard to r...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2022
3 points

I think the best thing anyone can do, regardless of whether they stutter or not, is to accept who they are. Blemishes & all. Everyone has their own unique flaws & sometimes there's very little...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shift
postr/StutterFeb 4, 2022
11 points

Going to the gym has helped me with my stutter

Going to the gym has helped me with my stutter ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
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
3 points

I completely agree with finding a good speech therapist. Doing so for me completely changed my life. Before therapy I could not look people in the eye when I talked. I was ashamed of how I spoke an...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Seeking TherapyPositive Therapy TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more