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commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2018
1 points

It's not something to be ashamed of. If anything, if you tell people, they'll be more understanding. Another thing I say is "by the way, I have a stutter, just letting you guys know so you don't think...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & ConcealmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2018
2 points

What I do, is I don't bring it up. but when i have a hard time, like stuttering, i always say "ugh sorry I can't talk sometimes" and that's all and people understand, at least mine do. My coworkers ar...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAvoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2018
3 points

I mean, personally, my stutter isn't that bad. Stuttering isn't a negative thing in my eyes, it makes me unique, its a part of who i am and I wouldn't give it up myself. No way I'd give it to my enemi...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2018
2 points

No so long ago - my focus was to be a fluent speaker. This mindset can set up to feel like a failure. Which can add to a shame spiral about your stuttering. My focus is now about being an effective ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2018
1 points

Ah, that is good advice! I’m trying to myself to just say what I want to, when I want to. A big part of being a stutter is taking control the stutter, IMO. At least that’s what helps for me. As anth...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2018
4 points

Speaking is one form of communication - written being another. There are many fluent speakers that communicate poorly. I am a person who stutters. I have joined a Toastmasters club that allows me t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2018
1 points

Stuttering is destroying my life and it doesn't bother me. Have some thick skin. I mean look at my username....

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2018
3 points

Awesome story man! This made my day. This is that breakthrough moment we can all have. It may not be on quite this big of a stage, it could be phonecall or a walking up and chatting with that cutie ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterFeb 24, 2018
0 points

Random question poll. Would you wish your stutter upon your enemies/people you really dislike?

Random question poll. Would you wish your stutter upon your enemies/people you really dislike? If yes or no, explain......

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2018
2 points

Hey I'm 22 as well, been having a stutter since i was a kid. Well done on you for what you achieved so far!...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2018
3 points

This is good life advice. Live authentically. Be yourself. Work through you challenges. Believe you are worthy and capable. You’re voice matters. What you have to say matters. The stutter communit...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2018
1 points

I’m 24 and I’ve stuttered since I was like 4 or 5, and I know it can be hard for some. I use to let my stutter bother me growing up in elementary school, and to junior to an extent, but once I got to ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterFeb 21, 2018
8 points

Having a hard time pronouncing big words

Having a hard time pronouncing big words I'm going to school for pharmacy technician and I am having a hard time pronouncing large words such as drug names and diseases. I get made fun of by my peers ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesShame & EmbarrassmentAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2018
3 points

As I got older I began to accept my stutter. He more I accepted it the less it bothers me, and the happier I am with life. This is the biggest thing a person who stutters can conquer to help him. Hon...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2018
13 points

Hey I'm 24 and I've been stuttering since I was 4 too. I've definitely felt the way you're feeling at different points in my life. I remember thinking that life would be so much better if I was just m...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2018
5 points

Yes, this. There's no genetic history of stuttering in my family. In my case, I think it's probably a mix of neurological and physical factors (i.e. a hair-trigger "fight or flight" reflex). Stress de...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/FlightIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2018
2 points

I totally agree with you. Living and dealing with a stutter can be so painful and scary at times, but actively trying to overcome it with a positive mindset can make you so much stronger and eager for...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2018
2 points

You've gotta get over your fear of talking and what others think about you. I know it's hard, but stressing out about your stutter does nothing to help you at all. It actually makes things so much wor...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2018
3 points

I was just about to write up a post about Ryan Coogler! He is really inspiring to me as I have aspirations to become a filmmaker, and seeing him articulate himself so well and make such great films i...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2018
1 points

> I see a lot of potential in my self and i believe i can achieve great things in life and contribute to the improvement of the world... but when i open my mouth boom it all goes away. You don't n...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception