commentr/StutterFebruary 26, 2026

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Never had speech therapy myself (though I should have) and still fight the demon daily as both professor and consultant (tons of coping, etc.), though sometimes I just DGAF and it is a bit freeing... but I feel like a Sith Lord letting the anger feed my position regarding the convo... yes, I see you are uncomfortable, but here I am you stupid close-minded shitforbrains, and you shall wait as I do! When others stutter and are not sad, usually I am happy for them. But other times a person stutters in a way that I have developed a coping mechanism for and I feel something akin to: I know what you're dealing with and there's a better way to do this... DON'T GIVE UP, MAN, YOU GOT THIS, WHY ARE NOT TRYING HARDER?!.  Overall, though some stuttering sounds similar, there's a whole complex psychology, physiology, and emotional cluster-f that I have learned to respect and be patient (just not 100%). Most of my reaction is likely rooted in projection and I could probably benefit from therapy. Some days still sssssssssssssuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhh. Hhh. Ck.

Themes

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Mindset shiftFrustration & AngerIdentity & Self-Perception

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public_speaking