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commentr/StutterJun 29, 2019
11 points

My girlfriend hasn’t used that term but I think she’s referred to it as “comforting” or something similar. When she’s meeting men for the first time in a romantic/sexual/date setting, it can be kinda ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 29, 2019
4 points

I’m a guy and stutter but I’ve had people call it cute and to me it’s nice I like it...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDating & Romance
commentr/StutterJun 29, 2019
8 points

I'm a male stutterer and women have told me they think my stutter is cute. I'm not sure how much this is them hitting on me as in your case or simply trying to be nice....

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDating & Romance
postr/StutterJun 29, 2019
17 points

Others calling your stutter “cute”?

Others calling your stutter “cute”? As a woman who stutters, I often have men who are interested in me call my stutter cute. I’d love to hear opinions on this, especially if it’s happened to anyone el...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDating & Romance
postr/StutterJun 29, 2019
14 points

Speak positivity into your life

Speak positivity into your life Just wanted to remind all of my fellow stutter pals that your stutter doesn’t own you. Life is too short to dwell on things you can’t control. You were put on this ear...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PridePreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJun 28, 2019
2 points

I have a stutter and I don't think it matters as long as you speak confidently, as previously said. I've had an amazing girlfriend for more than three years and I'm so thankful for her. The dating sce...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDating & Romance
commentr/StutterJun 27, 2019
2 points

My major is in the communication department so I had to embrace an intro class like this one. I don’t think it had too big of an impact on my speech. You’ll do fine as long as you put in the time to w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 27, 2019
1 points

Yeah thats a stutter/block. Try to prolong the first letter of the word you're having trouble with and ease the pressure on it. Eg instead of saying "apple" say "aaaple" and kinda breath into the begi...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureOverthinking & MonitoringSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 27, 2019
16 points

A lot of my friends texted me saying "I'm sorry but I died laughing". They all know I am comfortable with my stutter so some said "next time we get food I'm driving."...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Acceptance & PrideHumor & Community Tone
commentr/StutterJun 27, 2019
2 points

I’ve been a barista for 2 years as a part time job while I’m at uni. Although l only have a mild stutter, l honestly don’t think it matters that much as long as you’re confident and friendly. I think ...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 27, 2019
3 points

For a working entry level job I would put volunteer service, work experience, shadowing, publications, research experience, programs, extracurricular activities and education. If you are looking for ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalAcceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 26, 2019
1 points

>"Oh so you are blind. Very cool!" :D Lol, yeah. I see that. I wanted to follow up with "is there any thing we can do to make this easier for you etc"... But she ran away. I wanted to address it a...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterJun 26, 2019
2 points

I'm a girl who stutters so I may be a bit biased but stuttering doesn't really matter to me. Its the confidence more than anything. It's sort of hypocritical of me to say this, but I personally find o...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideSeverity & Fluctuation
postr/StutterJun 26, 2019
57 points

I was the first full mark on a presentation he's given in 40 years of teaching.

I was the first full mark on a presentation he's given in 40 years of teaching. BEST. PRESENTATION. EVER. ​ So we had this presentation that is required for graduation, and we've been pr...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 26, 2019
1 points

> The next time I did it to a young woman who I'd known for a short while and worked with. We were in a huddle and she was struggling badly -per usual. I just said "Oh Sarah, I noticed you have a...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & PrideListener Reactions
commentr/StutterJun 26, 2019
2 points

This is really hard situation. There's this bizarre stigma that a stutter is best ignored, or else the heavens will fall down. I know that as a covert mild PWS I'd rather die than be confronted about...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & PrideSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
postr/StutterJun 26, 2019
25 points

I performed a poem AGAIN

I performed a poem AGAIN My stutter has been getting a lot worse in the last months :/ but this didn't stop me from performing a poem at a small school event. There were at least 70 people there and t...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2019
2 points

I had a very severe stutter when I took an intensive speech therapy program in my mid twenties. A major portion of the program focused on desensitizing you to stuttering. On day one we were walking ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2019
2 points

I've been in the workplace for 15 years and nobody has ever mentioned my stuttering lol. I know they know. I give a large volume of presentations and regularly lead large meetings. I have never bro...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2019
3 points

I have offsiders at work so I have to speak to people and use my phone a lot. I just find if I just power through my speech and don't avoid things it gets alot easier with time. People know I stutter ...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride