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postr/StutterJan 8, 2026
8 points

Rant.

Rant. Genuinely jealous. I'm not ashamed to say that I'm jealous of schools in the West, like US, Canada. Even some European countries. My mom lives in the US while I'm stuck in this country and I wi...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterJan 8, 2026
11 points

Depression (long rant)

Depression (long rant) I’ve been posting on here a lot recently. I guess you could say that I haven’t been doing to well recently, so I’ve been posting on here a lot to try to cope or something like t...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Sadness & HopelessnessAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2026
1 points

15 years ago, I was coming out of a year of school phobia during which I stayed at home, and I was starting in a new class. We had a school project where we had to make short films in groups and then ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Stigma & BullyingShame & EmbarrassmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2026
1 points

That is rough. There is so much too choose for me. Maybe the time that I was at a group job interview everyone started to laugh at me when I started to have a block and one woman even pulled out h...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & BullyingAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterJan 8, 2026
2 points

Everyone drop ur most traumatic stories!

Everyone drop ur most traumatic stories! I was playing football in my school when I was 12yr old , during the break I got this stupid idea of addressing all students at once. I stood in the middle ta...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & BullyingRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2026
1 points

I’m so sorry that happened, and thanks for the tip. I definitely hope my face doesn’t give off that appearance because I’m never disappointed, but I still get nervous about how to react occasionally,...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2026
1 points

Skipping school because of presentations was like my specialty. Every time I got caught I would have no idea how to explain why I was skipping to my mom. Great post btw....

School & WorkEmotional Experience
School & Academic LifeShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterJan 6, 2026
1 points

Stutter in an Asian country

Stutter in an Asian country Stutter started as early as 5 yrs old. Today I am in my mid 20s, and consider myself a successful individual, I have a long time partner which is now my fiance, just f...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStigma & BullyingShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2026
1 points

So you’re afraid of what people say because you take what they say to heart. Make fun of yourself before they do. That’s how I got over it myself and people stopped making fun of me. People won’t stop...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Stigma & BullyingShame & EmbarrassmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2026
2 points

You’re right, acceptance is the only way to live life, but you also have to accept your real feelings. Stuttering WILL bother you, you can’t deny that or push it away, but you can accept even the bad ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterJan 6, 2026
21 points

One of the most annoying interactions

One of the most annoying interactions Last night I went to a new meditation circle I’ve never been to before. I was early, so the instructor asked if I wanted to read aloud a few quotes to the group w...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesShame & EmbarrassmentAdvice Offered
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2026
1 points

I am in a therapy with people but, I think there is one nearby. The issue is, I don't want anyone else to know I have a stutter because I'm ashamed because I can't even fucking speak, like a normal hu...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2026
2 points

Thanks bro, I understand your point but, how do you deal with being constantly imitated/seen as "special needs" because of your stutter. I didn't just become isolated in 1 day, It was from 10 years of...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalShame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2026
1 points

I am in speech therapy, but tbh my stutter itself isn't as severe as compared to those who can't even say a word. The reason I felt so ashamed of speaking to people is because of my shitty "friends" w...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & BullyingFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2026
1 points

Thing is, I used to enjoy talking to people and practicing, then at one point, people just began making fun of me, and Icl, that shit destroyed my confidence and now I just don't want to go through th...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & BullyingFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2026
13 points

Being ugly and having a stutter problem is probably the worst of the worst. Consider yourself at least somewhat lucky that you have a good apparence...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2026
1 points

I’ve learned over the years that when I stand in front of a mirror and stutter with all my blocks, repetition and facial grimacing I definitely do look retarded. When you look at how others perceive y...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2026
4 points

Got mocked a lot of times. When I was 7 I was told by my friend and his older sister, how they were making fun of me on their way to school and how funny I talk. Tbf it's not like something extremely...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2026
1 points

If I see a character that stutterers in a movie or tv show I stop watching. I just feel this intense cringe no matter how is portrayed. This might sound insane but I would rather not see it portraye...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterJan 5, 2026
8 points

I just want to be normal

I just want to be normal I'm sensitive and awkward to really a bad point I care too much about people's opinion in me I know the problem but I just can't get rid of it I always try to act normal which...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentOverthinking & MonitoringShame & Embarrassment