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commentr/StutterJun 26, 2016
1 points

LGBT stutterer here. I have a mild stutter, so it doesn't hinder me in too many daily situations. I suppose a way they can compare is being a covert stutterer to being in the closet amongst certain pe...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 26, 2016
2 points

I'm gay dude who stutters. Not really sure how to really answer the question however. I have a mild stutter so I don't think it really interferes too much with dating (if that's why you're asking?) My...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Dating & RomanceIdentity & Self-PerceptionValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 26, 2016
2 points

I don't see how being part of the LGBT community and stuttering are related....

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterJun 26, 2016
6 points

"stuttering makes you stand out in a crowd" do any stutters even want this...?

"stuttering makes you stand out in a crowd" do any stutters even want this...? When people talk about the "positives" of stuttering people always say it makes you more noticeable and makes you stand o...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterJun 26, 2016
4 points

Any LGBT stutterers out there?

Any LGBT stutterers out there? Are you an LGBT stutterer? If so, what sort of experiences have you had being both a stutterer and a member of the LGBT community? ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Friendships & BelongingIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterJun 21, 2016
4 points

Why do I stutter less in front of immigrants with an accent?

Why do I stutter less in front of immigrants with an accent? So I've noticed I stutter way way less when interacting immigrants who have an accent. I myself am an immigrant but I don't have an accent ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2016
2 points

I've been there too, more times than I care to remember, and it really sucks man. Most of the women I've dated I've met through work or a mutual friend, so they had some idea I stuttered. I met my wif...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceEmployment & CareerAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2016
1 points

My personal experience dictates that it undoubtedly is, to a large degree. There is a direct correlation between my speech and current level of confidence....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2016
1 points

:) Thank you. My appointment with a neuropsychologist is coming up soon, which is why I'm doing all this digging right now. ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2016
2 points

Stammering, cluttering, dysarthria, apraxia, etc I did not even know there are so many different types of speech disorders. I am sure I have all of them as I have symptoms of every one. I also have d...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2016
1 points

Thankfully, I just dug into this one, and it looks like 99% of this might all be caused by one other condition: [dyspraxia](https://dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/dyspraxia-adults/). I'm a little frustrat...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainIdentity & Self-PerceptionTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2016
2 points

Hi! Thanks for this. I think mine might be neurological as well. And I might also have those things as well, the anomia and aphasia. Welcome to r/stutter! ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterJun 18, 2016
5 points

Found out what kind of stutter/language problems I have

Found out what kind of stutter/language problems I have I'm seeing a neuropsychologist in ten days, and I decided to start digging into what sort of symptoms I have. One of my biggest problems is in t...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Identity & Self-PerceptionMedicalization / NeurodiversityNeurological & Brain+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2016
1 points

ok thanks a lot, i would give anything to be free of this accursed stutter ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2016
1 points

I too was never bullied in school. I didn't want to put myself out there to be a target so I kept my mouth shut almost all of my elementary + high school years. I do not like my image as a stutterer....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2016
1 points

My native language is Spanish, but I learned English almost on my own. Then I tried understanding the basics of other languages and turns out I'm pretty good at it. It could have been an easy career...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2016
5 points

No one knows. There are several theories, but nothing concrete. The one thing that everyone seems to agree on is that it's more than likely your genetics. So thanks Dad....

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Genetic & Family FactorsIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2016
1 points

Two main reasons on why I don't date as a person who stutters and I'd like to hear feedback on this. If you just asked me straight-off my first line of response would be (as a moderate-severe stutter...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Blocks & StoppagesHelplessness & AgencySadness & Hopelessness+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2016
3 points

I took speech classes as well, but they didn't help me any. However, I am not sure that it was because of the class. I think it was more of me just believing that I could never stop stuttering, so the...

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Therapy ExperiencesAvoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2016
2 points

Hey, I feel your pain. I'm learning to try to talk. I don't want to be known as some antisocial jerk, but I don't want to be known as some stuttering idiot who doesn't deserve to be heard...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation