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postr/StutterMar 20, 2025
6 points

I’m afraid

I’m afraid Overall I’m a very positive person, and I generally enjoy pushing out of my comfort zone and taking risks and challenges. I have a lot of friends and people who love me, but even so, I can’...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessLoss of Control+2 more
commentr/StutterMar 20, 2025
8 points

I totally feel you on that, it’s not the stutter that embarrasses me. Is the look on people’s faces or they change their tone speaking to you because they think you’re slow....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterMar 20, 2025
27 points

Over it

Over it I hate when I'm trying to hold a conversation with someone or even just saying my name and my stutter blocks me from doing that. Today I had to introduce myself to a lot of people at my new jo...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & StutteringSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentBlocks & StoppagesFrustration & Anger+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 20, 2025
1 points

I feel you. Made fun of growing up. It sucks for us but honestly you have to stop focusing on what people think of you of you want to be happy in this life. I feel like focusing on my stutter makes it...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentMindset shift+1 more
postr/StutterMar 20, 2025
3 points

I inherited speech blocks from my father and I hate my life

I inherited speech blocks from my father and I hate my life My father has speech blocks but noone else seems to notice them like i do as he talks very less in the home and everyone thinks he's like th...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Genetic & Family FactorsHelplessness & AgencyDating & Romance+2 more
postr/StutterMar 20, 2025
10 points

People say I sound like a child

People say I sound like a child https://voca.ro/13RB9oyEgiVa They say it because of my stutter and pronounced words. They legit on phone calls even asked how old are you😭...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Repetitions & ProlongationsShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2025
2 points

Thank you for sharing this. When I shared an offensive political flag I saw with Joe Biden's face on that "that's all folks" closing screen I got a lot of hate for sharing the absolute ordeal I had gr...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Stigma & BullyingPersonal StoriesHumor & Community Tone+2 more
postr/StutterMar 19, 2025
20 points

I feel like a failure

I feel like a failure I had my last college presentation today. I started studying since last week to try to do a great presentation once I started I couldn’t even talk and started stuttering. I feel ...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & SupportSchool & Work
Shame & EmbarrassmentAdvice RequestsSchool & Academic Life+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2025
1 points

have any of you noticed that you dont like people saying the word "stutter" I have when i was younger but now its better its just whenever someone did my heart gave a leap and the hair on the back of ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2025
1 points

The problem I have with this method is not just accepting the other person's judgment. I don't really care what the other person thinks of my words, except when the polite phrases don't come out, so I...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Shame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
postr/StutterMar 18, 2025
5 points

I want to accept my stutter but I wanna accept it my way….

I want to accept my stutter but I wanna accept it my way…. I recently understood the significance of acceptance in my stuttering journey and came to the conclusion that I should be less harsh with mys...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2025
2 points

Hmm Deja Vu moment. I did not disclose about stammering but during interview, i felt stuck a lot and then they sent me a rejection mail even questions were answered correctly and relevant....

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterMar 17, 2025
38 points

My stutter kicked in at the worst time.

My stutter kicked in at the worst time. So today in English class, I got called on to answer a question. Before that, everyone was day-dreaming. As soon as the teacher pointed at me, heads popped up e...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & StoppagesShame & Embarrassment
postr/stutteringMar 16, 2025
3 points

Would you be mad?

Would you be mad? When my husband and I went to A parent/teacher meeting to talk about getting my son additional help, I didn’t think to announce my stutter because I assumed it would be obvious. Othe...

Emotional Experience
Frustration & AngerShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterMar 15, 2025
8 points

Relapse?

Relapse? I’m a 72 year old man. I stuttered all through school, up until I was 17 or 18. I got out in the world and didn’t stutter. I even worked as a DJ at radio stations. Now, my stuttering has come...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesSeverity & FluctuationShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 15, 2025
1 points

I’d say I don’t feel shame anymore, but I think the biggest thing in dealing with right now is the withdrawal. After a long day of stammering I just would rather be alone at that point it gets SUPER e...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsCauses & Variability
Shame & EmbarrassmentLoneliness & IsolationEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/stutteringMar 15, 2025
1 points

I would call the therapist and see what they think. I am in my forties now, my parents never took me. I will say as an adult it’s much more infrequent, when I tell people I am a stutterer they say th...

Therapy & ProfessionalParent & CaregiverIdentity & Disability
Seeking TherapyHome SupportAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/stutteringMar 15, 2025
1 points

I wish my teachers and mama made me talk instead of letting me hide.. it’s really messed me up.. I have no Confidence in my speaking.. so help her grow...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceParent & Caregiver
Hiding & ConcealmentHelplessness & AgencyEarly Concern & Onset+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 14, 2025
4 points

Frustration, anger, fear, apprehension, sadness, worry of not having enough synonyms, and on top of all that worrying we will say something dumb- Inner dialogue - “was that a synonym or what I meant...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Frustration & AngerAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterMar 14, 2025
2 points

I had an interview last night. Stuttered a bit but it probably came across as nerves. The last "thank you for the interview" though, couldn't get it out.......

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment+1 more