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commentr/StutterDec 31, 2018
1 points

>society is wrong in so many ways. Deal with it. Society is not the one that has to live the life as a stutterer and society doesn’t really give a crap about your hurt feelings. You deal with yours...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideIdentity & Self-PerceptionStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2018
2 points

Try to accept it as a little flaw of yours that youll get over soon, hang out with people who don't care about your stutter and don't be too hard on yourself. ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2018
3 points

Hubs and I have been married for nine years and married for 12. We met in college through the school paper but didn't start dating 'til we both graduated--we got drunk at a newspaper reunion and admit...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Dating & RomanceAcceptance & PrideSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2018
5 points

Yes! You are not alone. I've been in your shoes and it took me a long while to accept and embrace my stutter. I am now 48 years old but at the age of 40, I gave up what other people thought of my s...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Acceptance & PrideSituational VariabilityPersonal Stories
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2018
1 points

Online dating -- [OK Cupid](https://www.okcupid.com/), I think? I'm not particularly outgoing, but we connected and that's what mattered. Stuttering never came up ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2018
1 points

I tried speech therapy for years, and it never clicked with me. I’ve found that by simply coming to terms with myself, I’ve come much farther....

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shift
commentr/StutterDec 26, 2018
4 points

Its one positive. Everyone at works knows who I am and I'm one of the newest people out of 300 officers. If im dating a girl im always "the ex I dated with the stutter". Or if its a girl I saw for a n...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2018
2 points

As a woman who stutters, I feel as if that is the issue. When a guy says to me my stutter is “cute” is makes me feel like I’m weak and I need protecting. In actuality my stutter has made me strong....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2018
3 points

Be open about it and don’t apologize for stuttering. I’ve found that being confident is very, very attractive to people. This strategy is pretty simple, but it seriously works like magic. ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2018
1 points

I wish someone would call my stuttering cute. I'm sure your girlfriend means well....

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 23, 2018
2 points

Almost everyone I know has said that it's cute or endearing in some way and I really can't stand it. Don't tell it's cute, it's a part of me that I can't stand and it's a little insulting, telling me ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 23, 2018
6 points

Personally, I'd find it really patronizing. When I'm stuttering, I'm struggling! It's not cute....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterDec 23, 2018
14 points

Does anyone else have anyone that says your stutter is cute? Is it annoying or cute?

Does anyone else have anyone that says your stutter is cute? Is it annoying or cute? My girlfriend started saying this to me and I don’t know if it’s normal or if it’s just her trying to make me hate ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityMeds & Substances
Feared Words & NamesAcceptance & PrideHelpful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterDec 22, 2018
2 points

Am I just really lucky?

Am I just really lucky? My intention is not to brag or make other feel down about their current situation; I truly wonder if I am just a lucky minority, or if most of the complaints are just the vocal...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 21, 2018
1 points

Just be yourself and talk normally. If she asks about it then explain it but if not she probably doesn't care. ​ (But I also don't care what people think about it.)...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2018
3 points

I disagree. I think it actually shows great confidence and great self image to disclose your stuttering. People end up being impressed because it shows that you're not hiding yourself. It also makes t...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2018
1 points

Best of luck to you! I notice that I stutter less when I disclose....

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2018
4 points

Disclosing + showing that you're comfortable with your stammer actually looks quite impressive to them....

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterDec 19, 2018
1 points

For sure. That's sounds rough. I only experienced real fear as a pre-teen/young teenager. I'm lucky to be an extrovert - it's more like I have no confidence (not low confidence). That 0 fucks attitude...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 18, 2018
2 points

My stutter hasn’t completely gone away, but it’s lessened significantly. All of the above listed things helped calm me down in normal situations and uncomfortable ones, and being calm is a very signif...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride