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commentr/StutterDec 31, 2025
2 points

The grass always looks greener on the other side and you can spend a life time ruminating about it. Its the same idea where old people have regrets about what they didn't do, who they didn't marry, wh...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Helplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-PerceptionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2025
1 points

I’m 23 and dated about 14 women and most didn’t care (a couple did) the thing that turned them off the most was me being insecure such as not wanting to go to the bar or not wanting to order food in...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentQuality of Life
postr/StutterDec 31, 2025
10 points

What life would be without stuttering

What life would be without stuttering I had rough day today, and when that happens I tend to find myself thinking about life a little bit too much. As per usual, in my mind, all roads lead to my stutt...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & AgencyQuality of Life+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2025
5 points

That makes two of us :) But on the bright side, there are so many nice people too. Some just patiently wait till I can overcome my block. Others sometimes finish the word for me, which is slightly di...

Community & SupportSocial & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Validation & EmpathyQuality of LifeRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterDec 29, 2025
1 points

This sounds like a really frustrating situation. If you're like me, frustration only makes speaking more difficult. When I can't talk, or get frustrated about how I'm speaking, I will use a notepad ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesQuality of Life
commentr/stuttertalkDec 24, 2025
1 points

I think that it might possibly help you. Being a different language it may help you slow down and really concentrate on your speech...

Causes & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Situational VariabilityQuality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2025
1 points

Man don’t be afraid jsut do it. Funny enough I found it better for us out there. For example I have an mild stutter and I went to Spain for the first time for 3 months and I was never may fun of my st...

Meds & SubstancesSocial & Relationships
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Quality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2025
1 points

I can also avoid speaking entirely with translating apps lol. I’m only talking about speaking English, though. I’m not gonna try and speak another language....

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Quality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2025
13 points

I like communicating with people. I have things you say. I’m funny. There doesn’t need to be a reason. Stuttering is one of those things that we just have to get over and deal with....

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideQuality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2025
2 points

Don’t let it hold you back from pursuing your dream. You’ve got technology on your side like translating apps. People will make time for you!! Sing out your sentences if you have to. You are stronger ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationQuality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 23, 2025
1 points

I realized I actually live a pretty normal life despite it. Don’t know if living in a very progressive area has much to do with it (accepting strangers, access to care, all the good stuff) but it’s be...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideQuality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 23, 2025
1 points

I don’t have a happy story but I am happy to be here and alive now. Stuttering as you know kills confidence and these status hungry girls arnt gunna have it. I was engaged my first and only relationsh...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Sadness & HopelessnessAcceptance & PrideQuality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2025
2 points

Thank you for your insight! I’m not a doctor and I’ve never met anyone else that stutters. It’s feeling 10x tougher now that I’m faced with the reality of needing to talk so much for work. Mines usual...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2025
3 points

i feel like the wheelchair example is not good since the suicidal ideation and substance abuse of people in a wheelchair is much much lower compared to stuttering adults. Not saying one is better than...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Severity & FluctuationSuicidal Ideation & High DistressQuality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 18, 2025
6 points

I don’t think you understand it’s the people around you. And like I said again, it’s a DISABILITY. You think I don’t try every single day to make myself a better person? It’s just like how I would ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyQuality of LifeIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 18, 2025
7 points

Started to agree until the “Stop worrying for no reason” You must’ve grown up in a privileged environment because trust me, a majority of us stutters have every reason to worry. We get mocked on a...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingHelplessness & AgencyFrustration & Anger+3 more
postr/StutterDec 12, 2025
30 points

Just had a relentless block on the phone saying my birth date and had to pretend like the call was cutting out

Just had a relentless block on the phone saying my birth date and had to pretend like the call was cutting out 😑 I'm too old for this. I just don't know what to do anymore. Start taking myself seriou...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesHelplessness & Agency+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 12, 2025
0 points

I wouldn't say lesser since as someone else said in this thread  "Just as you will likely not also date a blind, cripple or mute person." They reacted how we might react to people with more debilitati...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingQuality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 12, 2025
1 points

Running into a café to order a cup of coffee without anticipating the difficult sounds 🙃...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 12, 2025
2 points

Join the delayed entry program in the USMC but besides that be an extrovert in family gatherings or in university. Right now I kinda feel estranged like I’m just “living” and some people don’t even ha...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of LifeAudience Scale & Group Size