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commentr/StutterJan 24, 2026
5 points

When you say people treat you worse, can you explain a bit more? Do they give you nasty looks, get annoyed, etc.? I’m sorry you’ve come across such sh*tty ppl. You don’t deserve that....

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commentr/StutterJan 24, 2026
18 points

One thing that I notice is that people tend to treat me far worse when I stutter compared to when I don’t. Same observation....

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commentr/StutterJan 24, 2026
5 points

I don't think so? When I do I usually get people who look at me funny. Or usually laugh at me. But I never get the feeling I creep them out....

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commentr/StutterJan 23, 2026
4 points

Till this day, I rarely make calls when people are around. You will feel like vanishing from the earth's surface. It's tough... sob a bit, be kind to yourself and come back stronger....

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commentr/StutterJan 23, 2026
10 points

You're not alone friend. With stuttering it's not just the actual difficulty of pronouncing stuff, it's the shame and embarrassment that comes with it too. Phone calls are even worse too because you d...

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postr/StutterJan 23, 2026
10 points

Rant

Rant Sorry to be negative but I just made a phone call for work and stuttered otp and now I’m embarrassed and overthinking and feel like I can never do anything right. Everything I do is embarrassing....

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commentr/StutterJan 23, 2026
2 points

yeah they are just feeling pity for you. suffering can not be a cute thing. you told me when you see someone suffering or struggling and think it is cute....

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commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
2 points

Ugh, I know the feeling. I always thought they were embarrassed by me, so since then I stopped introducing myself to people. I let them interact with me first. Don't do that, because of this mindset ...

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commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
2 points

Omg yes! The fact that they could interact with anyone? Striking random conversations with strangers? And the strangers respond back and they don't look at them with pity. I was always amazed by that...

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commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
2 points

“Awwwee you’re so sweet” a co worker told me that. So long story short. I saw my co worker asking other co workers for medicine like for an upset stomach, so the following day I asked her if she’s fee...

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commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
1 points

i stuttered at the dentist during an operation and it scared the dentist and his assistant to death. they thought i was having some kind of reaction to the anesthesia. i recovered immediately and expl...

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commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
4 points

I wish it was socially acceptable to bite her hands in this case. "your honor, i didn't bite her hands. devil made me do it."...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
2 points

I was forced to read aloud in 8th grade and I stuttered, and the whole class started laughing...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
1 points

Yes. Just saying hi is enough. You don’t need jokes, trying to impress, or explanations. If someone wants to interact, they’ll show it. If not, your responsibility ends at “hi.” This is your new bou...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
2 points

Nah if someone laughs at my stutter we have a problem. I only let one person laugh WITH me when I stutter and she’s my best friend. I had another friend laugh when I stutter and everyone else jumped i...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
1 points

I’m 22F and also considered attractive (not the extend of 6’4 level tho lol). I actually disagree with the comments here saying that it’s easier or u should be greatful. It’s f hard. You can’t seem un...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
1 points

Hi I’m a 22F and I’m graduating college in the Spring. I also have lots of trouble saying my name (in class but also in general). I literally have pretended like I didn’t hear people when they asked j...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
2 points

That’s actually one of the wildest things I’ve heard… Maybe she thought her heart was in the right place but that’s all so dehumanising. Sorry that happened to you...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
3 points

I had a similar experience with a friend in high school who started to fake a stutter around me. So weird like what is the point?? She had a habit of lying in general though so I think it had more to ...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
2 points

yes ive had the friend who tells you that your stutter brings out one in them(?!??) i try not to get offended but… i cant hide the look on my face...

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