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commentr/StutterDec 7, 2020
2 points

Indeed, avoiding people and conversations is a big thing such as saying hello to someone etc... they probs think im a bad mannered guy. Im just scared...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterDec 6, 2020
2 points

The only friends I can hope to make are those who I only interact with online and/or those in the deaf community. A severe stutter makes it impossible for me to converse verbally in a practical manner...

Social & Relationships
Loneliness & IsolationQuality of Life
postr/StutterDec 6, 2020
24 points

Gay and Stutterer

Gay and Stutterer Hey wondering if anyone can relate to me? I think it’s a pretty unique experience being gay and having a stutter, I couldn’t really blend in with the boys when I was in school which ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionShame & EmbarrassmentLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterDec 6, 2020
1 points

yes me too! i'm 21 and my only real friends are my two little brothers, everyone else is in and out of my life...

Social & Relationships
Friendships & BelongingLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterDec 1, 2020
1 points

I just found this sub today and I really appreciate that there is a community for us where we can share our experiences and perhaps feel a little less alone with it...

Community & SupportSocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterDec 1, 2020
2 points

I’ve been talking to myself since childhood. It gets lonely and the only one who fully understands you is you....

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Loneliness & IsolationExperiential Association
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2020
2 points

This made me cry. I had never thought about looking for anything related to stuttering in any social media, but now I'm kinda glad I did...

Community & SupportSocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyLoneliness & Isolation
postr/StutterNov 23, 2020
19 points

A moment of appreciation

A moment of appreciation I (25F) have just came across this r/ and it has already helped me to accept my stutter. I have had a stutter since I was a young child and I have never met another person at ...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & SupportSocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideValidation & EmpathyLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2020
4 points

Whenever relatives would come and visit my mum (who I live with) I’d keep my interaction with them very brief and I have no idea what they thought about that as I don’t discuss my stammer with my fami...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2020
6 points

If you need more places to connect with people/find groups of supportive people to talk to without feeling judged or rushed, some resources that might interest you: this subreddit's discord server: [...

Community & SupportSocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyFriendships & BelongingLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterOct 30, 2020
4 points

I think stuttering killed my extrovertedness. It's not easy being a bright eyed kid wanting to say something and having someone else tell you to "spit it out" or "what, forgot your name?" I've even be...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2020
4 points

Yeah my severe stutter is a big part of what shaped my personality and I think I’d still be an introvert even if I could speak fluently though to what extent I’m not sure. I’m mildly autistic so I thi...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & RelationshipsCauses & Variability
Identity & Self-PerceptionLoneliness & IsolationTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2020
3 points

i feel exactly what you mean. for over a week now i've been whisper talking with practically everyone. i was getting better then out of nowhere i couldn't say a word without stuttering horribly. the m...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & SubstitutionLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2020
2 points

The only advice i can give you is that you dont isolate yourself. Socialisation is very important and the lack of kt can be severe for stutterers. The longer the time between interactions the higher t...

Social & Relationships
Friendships & BelongingLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2020
0 points

They're very mild stutterers. BTW, isolation is a great opportunity to practice and meditate*, both can help to speak better *I refer to any type of mind training with that word...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Mindfulness & BreathingLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2020
1 points

Not many people will be able to understand the pain you are in right now. Maybe no one in your life will be able to. But this group has many many many people who have been in very similar situation...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathySadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency+1 more
postr/StutterOct 11, 2020
39 points

19M guys I'm feeling hopeless lately usually my stuttering gets worse and worse after years, and I have tried therapy but it is not that it is helping me, and I don't have any friends or something just feeling lonely in many days, and my parents really judge me I don't know is hard...

19M guys I'm feeling hopeless lately usually my stuttering gets worse and worse after years, and I have tried therapy but it is not that it is helping me, and I don't have any friends or something jus...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & AgencyLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterOct 5, 2020
1 points

Your so lucky bro. I don't have friends that understand my stutter or are open to me about it. What finished in me not having real friends but people I just have fun with and crying in my room when th...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentLoneliness & Isolation
postr/StutterOct 1, 2020
85 points

I didn’t know there were so many people like me

I didn’t know there were so many people like me Hi, everyone! I’m a lifelong stutterer and for so long I’ve felt completely alone and sheltered. I’ve been ashamed of my stutter my entire life and hav...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2020
1 points

if you are young you have a lot of time to practise some skill or study to increase your chances for a future job and your goal of independance . About finding a person that understands your pain that...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerHope & MotivationLoneliness & Isolation