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postr/StutterFeb 8, 2026
6 points

Strangers on Stuttering

Strangers on Stuttering [https://youtu.be/7ieTPNNjbLc?si=dITSdzMPnlu68jp8](https://youtu.be/7ieTPNNjbLc?si=dITSdzMPnlu68jp8) How I wish I can encounter people like this when I stutter in public. I fe...

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commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2026
5 points

There are no words for the contempt I feel reading  this post  how dare you trivialize others suffering with your toxic positivity and poisonous prostatilization efforts you prey on  vulnerable  peopl...

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commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2026
1 points

I agree! I myself hate condescending viewpoints from people, too! The fact of the matter is that they haven't lived our life. They haven't faced the strenuous battles we have. Ik it becomes unbearable...

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commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2026
1 points

a lot of people like to talk about positivity and accepting your flaws etc. but they are just hypocrites. They think you are seeking advice because they project their thoughts onto you, they don’t lik...

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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2026
1 points

Jeez. The way those teachers and parent messed up us mentally. They are supposed to learn about mental illnesses. Psychology should be a fundamental subject in schools and the world would be less crue...

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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
1 points

Stuttering is just so unfair, although it's improved much, it's still there and it still affects my daily life. Especially in certain situations or most it gets to a point where im stuttering so much ...

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Quality of LifeStigma & BullyingHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
3 points

You should always look down at people that laugh at any type of handicap, speech impediment, misfortune. They are the total pieces of shit, not you. Unfortunately, I only came to that conclusion in my...

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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
6 points

I still remember a substitute teacher said “can someone help him read?” When I was in 2nd grade. I’ll never forget the teacher or the principal gas lighting my parents....

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Stigma & BullyingExperiential AssociationShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
1 points

My mother was an abusive alcoholic and used to call me a stuttering bastard. Still sticks with me....

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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
0 points

Oh God that's actually SO LOW!! No wonder I never meet fellow stutterers...

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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
7 points

Life with this stutter is even more difficult when ppl who are supposed to support you in your upbringing have such strict expectations for you. Like damn, you’re human too. Is your visible guilt an...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
9 points

I remembered my mother was mad at me when i was trying to fill papers from school that ask “do you have any difficulty spelling some letters?” Young me was actually asking for help:( Mom wanted me t...

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Parent Emotions & GuiltTrauma & PsychologicalStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
24 points

A 13 y.o student perfectly handled my stuttering better than a teacher

A 13 y.o student perfectly handled my stuttering better than a teacher Im an adult now, i just want to free my chest for this horrible memory, I was reading one of Juha's jokes aloud in a nervous, b...

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postr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
1 points

An 13 y.o student perfectly handled my stuttering better than a teacher

An 13 y.o student perfectly handled my stuttering better than a teacher Im an adult now, i just want to free my chest for this horrible memory, I was reading one of Juha's jokes aloud in a nervous, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
5 points

I'm 35 also in the military. Anytime anyone remarks or laughs/smiles I say, "oh very cool of you to make fun of the guy with a speech impediment. I bet you feel good." It usually makes them feel bad. ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
3 points

This happens with me too. Like I get it why they would. Like there are times when I just go sssssssssssssssssss, and even people who are always supportive laugh cause it does get funny. It hurts me an...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
1 points

Sometimes anger can be a useful ally. I served in the Navy, and while I was in, my entire unit made fun of me and all had a great time poking fun of me. One day I got mad and started asking my LPO a...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
11 points

Our stutter is definitely an asshole detector. I does hurt for sure....

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Stigma & BullyingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
4 points

I get this pretty much everywhere I go, gas stations, bakerys, Dr's offices it never ends. Mabey not a full out laughing but surprised looks, goofy snickers, trying to guess my words, oh I though you ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
3 points

Sorry to hear that :( I was in your same situation at my school and school's wrestling team, some of the boys laughed at me sometimes but now we're all friends more or less. Someone still makes "jokes...

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