postr/StutterJanuary 25, 2026

Wife is in bridal party

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Wife is in bridal party Hi everyone, just looking for some advice/support. My wife (26) and I (F27) are going to her best friends wedding over summer, she is the maid of honour so I will by myself a lot of the time probably and also sat at a table with the other partners of the wedding party who I don't know. I am really beginning to panic about this, I know that my stammer will be worse because of the nerves, and the fact that she can't casually introduce me to people means that I will have to repeatedly say my name which (no surprises) is very tough on me. I'm anxious socially on a good day so this just adds so much extra stress. Does anyone have any tips for how I can get through this day without passing out drunk or hiding in the car?

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Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment

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