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postr/StutterAug 27, 2024
56 points

Getting less ashamed of my stutter as I get older

Getting less ashamed of my stutter as I get older I notice as I get older I'm starting to carr less about stuttering in front of people. In high school I would think it was the worst thing in the worl...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2024
5 points

No, but I took the Cambridge C2 Proficiency exam. I did not disclose my stutter and the speaking test is the only part of the exam I did not reach a C2 level in (close to it though). I would disclose ...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Authenticity vs. MaskingSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterAug 26, 2024
-2 points

I found peace by working with my hands. My stutter is on the milder side because I developed various strategies to help me seem more fluent than I actually am. I know exactly how it feels though. You'...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2024
2 points

I actually appreciate this cause it's made me gain somewhat of my confidence back and no I don't think you're being anything other than telling it how it is. Just these past 3 months been heavy I give...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterAug 25, 2024
5 points

Why do i stutter when i think about it and i dont when im not aware of it?

Why do i stutter when i think about it and i dont when im not aware of it? Im really ashamed that i did this in the first place, https://youtube.com/shorts/DSgVjiBA9HM?si=MhphU5_62itgJ83k -I have up...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2024
1 points

People who don't stutter also rehearse for presentations so it's not too off. And that fear of people laughing is only gonna make it worse since you're just overthinking. If they're decent people they...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2024
0 points

Humans are creators of habits. It will be very uncomfortable in the beginning but the feeling of freedom you will have if you tell your friends, is more beneficial than hidding it 💪🏼...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Authenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2024
0 points

Do what you feel in necessary for you. I think it would be beneficial to you to let your roommates know you're working on yourself. They'll gain more respect for you that way as they may see you being...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2024
1 points

As someone who has a very reduced stutter (only stutters occasionally) speak confidently. This really helps...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2024
1 points

Yeaa all this time I thought I should mask it , but now I think I should be open with it and continue my normal practice :D...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2024
0 points

Proud of you fighter, You dont need to hide stutter as it creates a guilt in us. If we somehow open ourself up and show everyone this is the issue and its normal then that's the biggest win. We firstl...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
1 points

For me personally, trying to be fluent was the worst way to live my life. Once I realized that I can show my stutter to others, a huuuuuuuuge burden lifted off my chest. Nowadays I stutter confidently...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
3 points

Youve gotta really think about it. Is being the involuntary shy guy really who u want to be? Is that it for your life? U only live once, and a life without really being able to express yourself is ki...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyHope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
2 points

In my eyes, stuttering is still a big unknown to the public. I'm tired of their confused looks accompanied by the thought that they've probably just met a retard. I'm tired of the anxiety at knowing...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Quality of LifeAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
7 points

Allowing yourself to stutter freely and understanding that people who don't stutter find it to be a humanizing thing they can connect with, is what will eventually lead to you stuttering less. I'm not...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
1 points

Don’t let your stutter define who you are and what you do....

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 23, 2024
1 points

You can disclose yourself as a stutterer, also “practice your stutter” stutter your way, make a conscious choice. It can be empowering to stutter in a way you control when it’s your plan. If you’re tr...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureDisclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 23, 2024
0 points

Not recently, actually. However, when I was interviewed for my current job, I made sure to specify in advance that I stutter. That interview went pretty well. I also have anxiety about talking on the ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterAug 23, 2024
13 points

I fixed my shyness and my social anxiety

I fixed my shyness and my social anxiety Since they used to worsen my stutter , I somehow just grew up the courage and was able to face society, one of my biggest challenges was getting up on stage ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAnxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2024
0 points

I was diagnosed with aspd. Idk what came first childhood trauma being the cause of stutter or stuttering being the cause of aspd . Well....I am now a nurse, and I really don't care what people think a...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionAnxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking