commentr/StutterOctober 9, 2023

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I'm a stuttering, sweaty, formerly obese nerd married to an SLP. If you go to the next National Stuttering Association conferences, you will see plenty of guys who stutter ... along with their spouses, significant others, etc. There is a woman out there for you. That's just a fact. But right now you're not confident that you can find her. So gain confidence. You have a stutter and can't change that, so focus on the things you CAN change. If you're overweight, lose some. If you're boring, cultivate some interesting hobbies. If you don't read regularly, start. If you're not athletic, pick a sport or activity you like and practice it every day. Most importantly, put yourself into uncomfortable situations where you HAVE to talk, HAVE to be social. It might be scary the first time you do it, but I promise it won't be as scary the 10th time.

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Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships

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Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideDating & RomanceFriendships & Belonging