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commentr/StutterOct 19, 2019
23 points

Actually it’s either I improve, or I learn to manage and do well even with my stutter lol...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
postr/StutterOct 18, 2019
24 points

My academic writing teacher also stutters

My academic writing teacher also stutters I still don't know if she knows I stutter because I'm silent most of the time and we don't discuss very much. But, it feels damn good to know that I as a stut...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2019
1 points

I accepted that its a part of me and if people will come into my life i tell them what it is and how they can cope with it and what they shouldnt do. Its nothing to be ashamed about and if people know...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2019
2 points

If your wondering what jokes I say? During a conversation someone will say something along the lines of remember when you fell off of something or back in the day we didnt know you couldn't drink duri...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Humor & Community ToneAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2019
1 points

I saw a hypnotherapist and it helped me a great deal. I am also getting into meditation and yoga. The more I learn to just relax and be in the moment, the less my stutter. If not, then I don't giv...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2019
1 points

I own it by understanding it’s temporary and fixable. It’s like racism. If someone has an issue with it you don’t hang with them and make fun of them for judging you based on your stutter....

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2019
4 points

I embraced it, I stopped fighting it. Once I did that, it got easier. I just don't care anymore and I can feel the difference....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2019
5 points

I have a job which requires me to constantly speak to customers and co-workers. I say long words, short words and hard-to-say words all day. That must mean on some level my stuttering doesn't bother m...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2019
6 points

I took a performance degree, and before that was heavily involved in youth theatre. My stutter became simply part of how I spoke after a good few years of being very annoyed at it. When it eventually ...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Situational VariabilityPublic SpeakingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2019
2 points

Not at all convincing Anna. There are benefits of voluntary stuttering. It can give people who stutter more control over when they stutter and how severe it is. It can let you learn to stutter in a mo...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2019
5 points

I have a stutter and I say it, it kinda breaks the ice and makes it less of a scary thing you gotta walk on egg shells around. If a non stutterer said it I would prolly be offended. Don’t. This is com...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2019
1 points

Working out, home or gym, I have found is the ONLY thing that helps my stutter. But it has to be during and only during. Before, my hype in my head for my workout makes my stutter worse and post worko...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Energy & Biological RhythmsAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2019
2 points

Keep going to the gym. The physical And mental health benefits you may get may balance out the speech issues. Maybe you can end your workouts with something relaxing to bring you back to your normal s...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Energy & Biological RhythmsAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2019
1 points

When I’m going through a terrible streak I’ll often think to myself maybe I should go to the gym. Working out releases tension and stress and overall promotes good breathing. I find the muscle tension...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Energy & Biological RhythmsAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2019
2 points

Thanks, same here. Sometimes I do great and other times i just feel so ashamed. You just gotta be calm I guess....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2019
2 points

I have a full-time job. I just work out of my basement. I've never actually met anyone in my company face to face. I still have to talk to coworkers and clients on the phone every day, but most of th...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2019
2 points

I love seeing these posts! It's always refreshing to see people who really want to learn and helped their SO or friend. I've learned a lot over the last few years from people y'all's age in becoming m...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & PridePersonal Stories
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2019
1 points

Stop stressing, it don't help. In fact it'll do worse. There's not much you can do. Maybe doing nothing it'll go. You could do others things, but I guess it's not the answer you're looking for (know...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Frustration & AngerAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2019
1 points

I used to work at laundry delivery, I didn’t speak much but, most important to remember is that, always be confident, dont try to hard to speak, just say hi, bye, thank you, or hmm sound😂...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2019
1 points

For me it's a crap shoot, but what I learned is that by not giving a 💩 about my stutter, my life is less stressful....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideFrustration & Anger