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commentr/StutterDec 11, 2025
1 points

If possible, you could talk to other kids parents and ask them to tell their kids to talk to your son, so he might get more comfortable around them and start to communicate. Stuttering is not a big d...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Friendships & BelongingAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 11, 2025
9 points

Being accused of faking it is seriously the worst people expect us to be absolutely mute or be stuttering all the time like that’s not how it works and also the part where the push you and tell you it...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionStigma & Bullying+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2025
3 points

I’m a senior in high school right now, and his situation sounds pretty similar to mine when I was his age. I was talkative around my family because words seemed to just naturally come out better aroun...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic LifeHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2025
2 points

Once I started puberty around grade 8, something flipped in me and I became mega self conscious about my stutter. I definitely drifted down the popularity ranks and avoided people and class more. Star...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic LifeHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2025
6 points

My stutter is fairly mild and usually only gets bad in stressful situations. Thinking back to middle school/high schooll, things like presentations, reading aloud… those sorts of things were awful. I ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic LifeStigma & Bullying+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2025
4 points

I gave a presentation yesterday and some of my friends still think I'm just nervous, as well as the teacher. Told them I am a natural stutterer. I speak like this and I can't control it. I was confide...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
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postr/StutterDec 10, 2025
19 points

Parent of 13 year old son of stutters

Parent of 13 year old son of stutters Hello, I am a parent of a 13 year old son who stutters. Ever since he hit middle school, he has not really taken up with a friend group or any super close friend...

Emotional ExperienceParent & CaregiverSocial & Relationships
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postr/StutterDec 10, 2025
17 points

(rent) I HATE WHEN PEOPLE TRY TO DICTATE MY SPEECH I HATE IT SO MUCH

(rent) I HATE WHEN PEOPLE TRY TO DICTATE MY SPEECH I HATE IT SO MUCH Like I know talk with a stutterer can also be difficult for the listener, cause the words became sometimes hard to understand, but ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
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commentr/StutterDec 10, 2025
3 points

I've had a similar childhood as yours. I know how you feel. People think we stutter just because we're nervous. The truth that no one else sees is that anything that reminds us of that trauma does not...

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commentr/StutterDec 10, 2025
1 points

One of the most humiliating moments was actually back in 9th grade. We had to dress up and pretend to be historical figures, and I was Mary Wollstonecraft. Full costume and everything. We were doing a...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & StutteringSchool & Work
Shame & EmbarrassmentBlocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2025
1 points

I have a friend who stutters and she doesn’t care about it. Me on the other hand, I’m more self conscious about it. However, I do have a problem with perfectionism. As others said, it’s all about mind...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterDec 10, 2025
4 points

Stuttering

Stuttering Mine is different.Iwent to consult a therapist she said i am completelu normal.But i know my stutter and i am facing trouble to speak.I can easily read infront of many but i cant talk.I hav...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2025
1 points

Mine is different.Iwent to consult a therapist she said i am completelu normal.But i know my stutter and i am facing trouble to speak.I can easily read infront of many but i cant talk.I have a girlfri...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2025
2 points

In my experience, people reflect the energy you project. When you pull back socially, whether because of a stutter, anxiety, or any other internal struggle, others often pull back too. They usually c...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2025
1 points

If your high functioning and it's slight to moderate no..if your like me and can barely get a word out then yes it is 100%...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Medicalization / NeurodiversityAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterDec 10, 2025
3 points

Stutter

Stutter Does any of you have that feeling that people don't talk or don't want to hang out with you just because you stutter....

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & BelongingLoneliness & Isolation
postr/StutterDec 10, 2025
10 points

I either give the best presentation ever or I stutter like I never did in my life.

I either give the best presentation ever or I stutter like I never did in my life. Does this also happen to any of you? Do you know what the reasons could be? I think I'm just as nervous every time I'...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringSeverity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2025
1 points

Hello! I'm a 15F and I actually relate to that as well! It's like something's trying to block me from getting my words out, and I have to force my way through it if I want to talk at all. I've been di...

Speech & StutteringTherapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesSeeking TherapyAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2025
1 points

Something doesn't have to be severe to be a disability. I consider my stuttering a disability despite it being only moderate and mostly stemming from social anxiety....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Medicalization / NeurodiversityAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2025
4 points

I was taught Smooth Speech, which is: Slow done your rate. Soft onsets Stretched vowels Linked words Remember to breathe and talk on the breathe out. Read aloud every day for 15-30 minutes practic...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more