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commentr/StutterJan 30, 2026
1 points

One must imagine Sisyphus happy. Seek the meaning in those words for yourself. In my 43 years it is the only philosophy that has truly helped me. You have an audience of one, you. I say own it, ...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2026
3 points

I've never used a dating profile, but in person and over the phone ive just told people, "I have a stutter, just so you know."...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2026
1 points

I appreciate your vulnerability and openness to criticism. What I can assure you is that the right man will love, respect, and honour you. You can be yourself with him, and you'll eventually find him ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-PerceptionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2026
3 points

Just be real with it. Say you have a stutter. It maybe easier to build some rapport online and then disclose it....

Social & Relationships
Dating & RomanceDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2026
10 points

Just straight up tell them you stutter. Im sure many will find it cute as well....

Social & Relationships
Dating & RomanceDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2026
11 points

Tell them you have a stutter and then don't hide it when you speak/facetime/meet up. Some people mind, other people don't. But you should give yourself (and the boy) a chance ...

Social & Relationships
Dating & RomanceDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2026
1 points

I am visiting speech therapy, and announcing your stutter is a huge part in treatment. Stuttering has a lot to do with anticipation and the pressure you put on yourself to speak perfectly. Announcing ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Anticipating StutteringSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2026
1 points

You don’t have to make a big deal about it! A simple sentence at the start „Before I start, I want to mention that I have a stutter so please be patient.“ goes a long way. First, it reduces the pressu...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling OthersListener Reactions
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2026
1 points

I literally say something like 'just to let you know I've got a bit of a stutter but I usually get more fluent as we talk'. I'll usually email this as part of the pre-meeting arrangements....

Social & RelationshipsTherapy & Professional
Disclosure & Telling OthersTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2026
1 points

The reason I talk about it is to educate them about my stuttering and also to set boundaries. I have told them that my stutter has ups and downs and the reason for my stuttering, like speech blocks, a...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-PerceptionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2026
1 points

i don’t like bringing up my stutter because i don’t want to make a big deal about. i once saw online someone talking about insecurities and they said people will only care about your insecurities as m...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Authenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2026
1 points

I feel you and I was treated the same way from teachers, professors, and my own family. Please try this.  [https://speak.voiceplace.com/level-up-your-vq](https://email.lc.voiceplace.com/c/eJxskk2Xo...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2026
1 points

It depends on what country you are in. For example, in the UK stuttering is protected characteristic. But typically in this context it usually means the employer is just making it clear they are hap...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Access & RightsEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
3 points

i never mention it tbh but i’ll try to give it away over a facetime or a phone call. one time i told a girl i have a stutter fyi and she got upset that i was pre assuming that she was going to judge m...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
1 points

Do you think you’ll feel better if you find someone you trust to talk about it with them ? It seems that some people feel better talking about it and others prefer not to....

Community & SupportSocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
1 points

I feel like I’ve always talked about it with friends and family since it’s not something I can easily hide, but recently I’ve started doing it with strangers. I have a really great SLP that goes to a ...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
9 points

The best thing to do is probably break the ice, even if you know that most people know that you stutter. It gives you some control!...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
5 points

I had a guy disclose it to me, and it only made me see him as a beautiful, vulnerable soul. He later realised he still had feelings for an old fling who was returning to our city, so we didn’t end up ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
9 points

I do tell them but only bc I would rather them know then go on the date and once i stutter they look at me like I'm on something or somethings wrong with me haha...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
18 points

I tell everyone that I meet for the first time that I have a stutter: jobs, social life, everything. This reduces my stress of the first time I stutter around someone which makes life easier....

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment