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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
1 points

Agreed. So many people, namely stutterers have leapt over boundaries that were not passable before and it inspires all of us. Thank you for sharing Dedalus. ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
1 points

The ones who aren't worth your while are the ones who don't take you seriously, and future employers, girls and everyone who knows you definitely do not fall under that category. If you're having issu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2015
1 points

I agree stuttering may have it's roots in genetics - as it travels in families - however, many children grow out of there stuttering. Us unfortunate ones who take it into adulthood seem to have strong...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Genetic & Family FactorsTrauma & PsychologicalVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2015
3 points

The author of the book is a person who stutters and his approach is aimed at reducing the psychological struggling with your stutter with the help of REBT based tools. The end goal of this book is to ...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2015
3 points

The sad thing is that psychology really is important to a PWS--it's just not a cure. It's true that stress and anxiety are almost always triggers, and it's helpful to learn healthy ways to process anx...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 30, 2015
5 points

I think everyone here is on their own journey regarding their stutter, and I would assume some self-loathing is part of that journey. I would like to think this community is a little bit more support...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 30, 2015
4 points

As a girl who stutters, yes I did hate myself when I was much younger than I am now (I'm 19 now); and yes I was somewhat depressed about it. Being told that 1 in 5 girls stutter and it usually goes aw...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideSeverity & FluctuationSadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterSep 30, 2015
1 points

My point was this is our lot in life. We need to take what we are dealt and work with it. Others have it a hell of a lot worse than us....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
postr/StutterSep 29, 2015
0 points

Some people here need

Some people here need **IF YOU CAN'T TAKE CRITICISM AND WOULD RATHER NOT HAVE YOUR VIEWS ON STUTTER JUDGED DON'T READ ANY FURTHER* I know this site, over all other things, is here to let people vent...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftFrustration & AngerSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2015
5 points

Fuck this shit man, I know it's rough but this is a terrible way to look at it. I have a stutter, I also have a sexy girlfriend, a good job that I worked hard for and a strong social life. You might...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2015
-4 points

Are you ACTUALLY comparing height and eye color, to a legit life-destroying mental handicap? You should be banned from this subforum for life. To everyone commenting how they've "accepted it" I am e...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2015
2 points

Bullshit. Do you blame them for giving you brown eyes instead of blue or being short instead of tall or whatever? Do you thank them for being born here instead of there? Gimme a break. I have two kid...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2015
1 points

Very true! My whole class thought I was dumb because I would get to an easy word in class, and then struggle. I've just decided to own my stutter and not look at is as a problem, but something unique....

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterSep 24, 2015
2 points

I stutter a lot less around my good friends and people I'm comfortable with and trust. So even if he stutters a lot during your date there's a good chance it'll settle down as you guys get closer. ...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 24, 2015
2 points

I stutter, mostly blocks. The best way to behave around a person who stutters is to treat them as if they don't stutter. That pretty much covers every aspect of it....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 24, 2015
1 points

I can definitely do the introductions! Thank you for the help. I read someone compare stuttering to having an accent. They said you get use to it. So I'm hoping that I'll be able to pick up on what wo...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2015
2 points

Teaching a stutterer to accept their disability is the most valuable thing they can gain from therapy sessions. ...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2015
2 points

I did that in high school and I felt really bad about it even when it worked. I know this is much easier said than done but you should try to accept your stutter and see that it has made you into the ...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2015
2 points

Female stutterer (26yrs) here.. I think it's not good to write that in your bio. Somehow it's seems too apologetic. You don't have to be sorry about your stutter. Everybody has his or her flaws and us...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2015
2 points

Stuttering is a lot more than fluency and the great focus on fluency I dont think is helpful. This podcast series addresses exactly this question: http://stuttertalk.com/category/what-i-wish-my-slp-kn...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & Substitution