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commentr/StutterDec 7, 2017
2 points

I've edited this post as I read that wrong. By no means am I cured, I just choose not to stutter. Even when my stutter was at it's worst, I disagreed with certain things that were said based on my ow...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2017
4 points

It's funny to see how someone who has "cured" his stuttering now attributes a lot of wrong explanations to the stuttering phenomenon. I think it's fairly accepted that the reason why *some* stutterer...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Situational VariabilityIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2017
3 points

Me too, extremely grateful. It has shaped who I've become and benefitted me, I believe. In many ways, I find it a competitive advantage. ...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2017
3 points

I can relate to your story so much. I've had a very similar experience with my stutter. One of my past jobs was waiting tables and at the time everyone I knew and even myself was like this is going to...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Personal StoriesIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterDec 7, 2017
21 points

How I overcame stuttering in a week

How I overcame stuttering in a week Little back story, I've had a stutter since 4 and had therapists up until mid 20's, I've attended the Mcquire programme and the starfish programme here in the UK. I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 6, 2017
2 points

Or, you could interpret his comments as saying that if non-stutterers don't think it's such a big deal, why are we making it out as one?...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 6, 2017
2 points

Beautifully said. I’ve always thought of my stutter as a test of judgement for others. The way someone reacts to it tells a lot about them. Also, I’ve found that people remember me more because of my ...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterDec 5, 2017
5 points

If I could change ten things to help me with dating, stutterering would not be one of them.

If I could change ten things to help me with dating, stutterering would not be one of them. Let's see: Looks, height, wealth, confidence, status, likability, humor, opportunities, better social networ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Helplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-PerceptionDating & Romance
commentr/StutterDec 5, 2017
2 points

I've got a progressive speech impediment (dysarthia, stuttering) due to a progressive neurological impairment and yeah, some days I feel really down about my speech. But, then I decide fuck that- like...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2017
1 points

> In addition, I'm not a jerk, I generally think I'm pretty nice to people, and one big reason is because of my stutter. I probably would have ended up being an egotistical jerk otherwise. If anyt...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterDec 2, 2017
1 points

It is definitely a struggle- but don’t let it define you. Follow your dreams. You say you want to be a politician? Former Vice President Joe Biden is a stutterer. Here he is discussing it: https://you...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Identity & Self-PerceptionHope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 2, 2017
2 points

It takes years of walking through the fire for it to stop hurting, my friend. Remember that you only have one shot at life. You’ve got way more to do than be held back by your stutter. Easier said tha...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 2, 2017
1 points

"speech isn't everything"...it's kinda hard to swallow that because reality is much much different. Yes people have no clue about us stutters, but no one can blame them, and it hurts that no one's re...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Identity & Self-PerceptionStigma & BullyingSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 2, 2017
3 points

What stuttering got me is much empathy but it doesn't help me much in this world, probably because society doesn't rely on empathy rather narcissism. Also stuttering put me in inside, I'm shy and rese...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionFrustration & AngerShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterDec 2, 2017
1 points

People think I'm abnormal and retarded because of my speech impediment. Little do they know that Im so much smarter than them and have so many things to say.... but stutter is one crazy bitch....

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterDec 2, 2017
3 points

Your biggest challenge turns into your biggest strength because you spend so much time dealing with it that you become good at it. You know how hard it is so you have empathy for others. My son’s li...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 2, 2017
3 points

Don't listen to what people say when they say something so trite, I suppose. ;) Also, speech isn't "everything". Take right now, for instance: We're not speaking, yet we're still interacting. :) The...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & SupportTherapy & Professional
Identity & Self-PerceptionAdvice OfferedSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterDec 2, 2017
3 points

It is not easy at all, and I often wonder why I was handed this situation as well. I will say though, it hardens and humbles you. The phrase I remember another stutterer saying is it's like "a sword b...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionFrustration & AngerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 2, 2017
8 points

1) You're always memorable Went out on a date with a girl, don't remember her at all. Apparently I was in one of her classes and did a presentation. It was one of my worst presentations ever. She rem...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Identity & Self-PerceptionCycles & Randomness
postr/StutterDec 1, 2017
14 points

Do girls care if a guy has a speech impediment ? (Serious)

Do girls care if a guy has a speech impediment ? (Serious) Hey everyone, I'm Jake and I'm 22 years old. I'm already started to give on my life now since September and i don't care about my life becaus...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency+2 more