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commentr/StutterJan 1, 2026
2 points

I was never able to become comfortable with my stuttering. I spent years searching for answers on how to become fluent. I used the research on stuttering from Martin Schwartz and William Parry. I was ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 1, 2026
1 points

It’s actually a peace juice rather than a sad juice — I went into a career that required minimal talking and made the best of it. Fortunate to live in an age where email and text is prevalent. It suck...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterJan 1, 2026
2 points

I see stuttering as a habit per se, you’ve built up your bad habits over time and reinforced them with poor experiences as well. When you’re young the habit hasn’t been built up and can be broken easi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionOnset & Life-Stage Changes
postr/StutterDec 31, 2025
28 points

I graduated medical school , if i can do it so can you !

I graduated medical school , if i can do it so can you ! Hello everyone, i wanted to share my story and tell you that you can be anything you want to be. I have a moderate to severe stutter and I had...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerPropositionality & WeightAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2025
2 points

If only I was like this cute & chonky cat to make up for my stuttering....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2025
1 points

absolutely. stuttering SLP (speech-language pathologist, AKA speech therapist) in training here. introductions are notorious for being one of the things we stutter over the most. often times we stutt...

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Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesPreparation & Rehearsal+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2025
1 points

I never got a problem with starting a conversation. I had conversations with girls but it was school work related or sports related. Now I'm little bit nervous because of I'm thinking to approach cert...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2025
1 points

I got 100 problems but confidence isn't the one. At school farewell I performed a skit in which I got stammer 3 to 4 times but in my school days I was never approached by any girl, I believe this is b...

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commentr/StutterDec 30, 2025
4 points

I have a mild stammer. When I was single, I had girl friends, ONS, and fuck buddies. Don't let this hold you back in life. Just go do it and chat up the ladies. If they see you being conscious about y...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationDating & Romance
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2025
1 points

I get your point about the incomplete sentences. But if you just skip the first letter i don't think anyone will notice. Let's take your username for eg. If you skip the first letter and said "avings_...

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commentr/StutterDec 30, 2025
1 points

I don't think it will. I've never had an issue, but I also think it depends on the kind of woman she is. A Facebook girl friend (not girlfriend) told me she thinks it's cute that I do. Cause I didn't ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDating & Romance
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2025
2 points

I have ended up skipping the words sometimes and it sounds like an incomplete sentence. But i do think writing down the synonyms will help. Thank you for the advice!!...

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Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2025
2 points

I can tell you, stuttering itself is not a problem for girls. They won't reject you because of your stutter. It can even be cute. But side effects that stuttering causes and your inability to express...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & AgencyAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2025
11 points

Try adding words in front of your name like My name is ..... Myself..... It's...... ...... Is my name etc...

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postr/StutterDec 29, 2025
0 points

No stutter while alone

No stutter while alone I have a bad stutter around people, but when I’m alone, my speech is completely fine and I can say anything. I don’t let it get me down, but it does hold me back a bit, as I wou...

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Situational VariabilityAvoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
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/StutterDec 29, 2025
4 points

Honestly. Kids are mean AF. I’m a teacher and I see this every day. If you can and want to, join an after school club or a sport. People seem to gravitate to kids who play sports or are good at someth...

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commentr/StutterDec 29, 2025
1 points

hi, stuttering SLP in training here. i hated my stutter in high school, but now my friends and co-workers joke about my stutter and it's a world of difference. i saw multiple SLPs (speech-language pa...

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commentr/StutterDec 29, 2025
1 points

huh! as an SLP in training who stutters, I love this. reading your passage, i kinda do something similar: i sorta have this southern california accent, so my stutter is less noticeable (e.g., "kinda" ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 29, 2025
2 points

I've always attributed this to the fact that I can't paraphrase my name in any way. The same happens with my social security number or my age, etc....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution