postr/StutterAugust 24, 2020

When somebody says the word I'm trying to say it unlocks my ability to say it.

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When somebody says the word I'm trying to say it unlocks my ability to say it. Why is it that I can't say a word, but if someone else says it, suddenly I am able to say the word no worries at all? I can say it a million times over after someone goes "you mean this?" Maybe it because it forces me to stop and take a breath. Not sure. Does that happen to you guys? I wouldn't mind if it wasn't so demeaning.

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