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commentr/StutterJul 29, 2014
4 points

Yeah, when talking about my stutter to people, sometimes I'll have moments of fluency during it, and that's, like, incredible to them. I think the big thing with stuttering is that it's almost mytholo...

Identity & Disability
Public Awareness / MediaAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2014
2 points

In addition to the NSA and StutterTalk mentioned, [Stutter Social](http://stuttersocial.com/) is a great way to hangout with others, particularly if there isn't a strong community in your geographic a...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideFriendships & BelongingAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2014
2 points

I just want to piggyback and say that everything that Tim just said is spot on, imo. Learning that there are options other than fluency can be incredibly liberating. We need to remember that stutterin...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
postr/StutterJul 9, 2014
1 points

Maybe I can help?

Maybe I can help? I'm fairly new to this subreddit and wanted to contribute my experiences/techniques in hopes that they will help you to some degree. I'm 26 and have had a stutter all of my life....

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Identity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & CareerAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2014
3 points

I'm definitely going to go to Chicago. DC was my first (and I'm 35) and it changed everything for me. I realized that I didn't have to hide or be covert, or care what others think, or worry about my f...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Mindset shiftAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 6, 2014
5 points

I personally strengthened a lot of my beliefs in what I need to do to get what i want. My goal is definitely not fluency, it's not even effective communication so much. I think I know how to communica...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentAuthenticity vs. MaskingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2014
1 points

I've always wanted to be a speaker and a salesman. I've got a crazy tendency to interact with people. I'm THAT guy who stops and talks to people promoting their stalls or handing out leaflets on the s...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2014
1 points

I kinda felt the same way you did. I think talking to your teacher will help put you in a little more ease. But ultimately in my experience, it's not going to help a ton because it's not as big of a p...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
School & Academic LifeAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2014
1 points

I just finished grad school and found that letting people know up front worked very well for me. Any time I had to introduce myself or give a presentation I advertised it. By addressing it openly you ...

School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
School & Academic LifeDisclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2014
5 points

Sort of. When I started classes I knew that people were eventually going to hear my stutter and there were 2 ways I could react. 1. I could get all self absorbed and emotional and start resenting e...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingMindset shift
postr/StutterJun 1, 2014
1 points

Part 2 different user name (posting difficulties)

Part 2 different user name (posting difficulties) Becoming conscious of the antecedents and cues allowed me to decisively pinpoint the negative behavior inducing stimuli, while allowing for a more ide...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJun 1, 2014
5 points

Part 1 of my paper on stuttering for class project. please read

Part 1 of my paper on stuttering for class project. please read This self-direction project forced me to habitually monitor and analyze a negative behavior of my choice. Prior to being assigned this ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2014
2 points

Stuttering is a transformative experience. All people go through at least one transformation in their lives (e.g., puberty). But I suspect that most people have at least one more (transition from adol...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2014
1 points

Suddenly the movie *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* seems like a good idea, doesn't it? My opinion - I wouldn't do it. Memories are SO important. It shapes you, makes who you are. Perhaps you ...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 26, 2014
2 points

same thing with me. I dont think you can forgot about stuttering. Trying to forget or focusing on forgetting will only remind you there is something you should be forgetting, and thus you'll remember....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingShame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2014
1 points

> For most girls it is a turn down. Im aware that i might live in a different culture and people might react different to it, but VERY rarely will i only met girl on a night out that turns me down...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAuthenticity vs. MaskingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2014
2 points

Well i think many girls that are looking for a stable relationship would consider a guy with light stutter. I say this because they know stuttering is big problem and you need to be emotionally stable...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Dating & RomanceAuthenticity vs. MaskingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2014
2 points

I dont like putting to much empathis on the stuttering. It doesent define you that much. For me it would me more like "Hope your not in a rush cause i stutter a lot. Deal with it"...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Authenticity vs. MaskingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
postr/StutterMay 18, 2014
3 points

When I'm alone I don't stutter?

When I'm alone I don't stutter? I can read aloud perfectly when alone, it's great but the second I speak to people, I start to mumble, mix up my words, stammer. Is this a sign I can get over it?...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Situational VariabilityAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2014
2 points

Hey thought i would reply as a college student myself, finishing my bachelors this year. Look at it kinda like this, all the low-lives and assholes which is the main part of people who actually look ...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionAvoidance & SubstitutionMindset shift+1 more