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commentr/StutterAug 24, 2017
1 points

I wouldn't hesitate to indicate that you stutter on your profile. I get that people can be at many different levels of severity with their stutter, but I don't think I would ever equate it to being as...

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commentr/StutterAug 24, 2017
2 points

The con is that you might also weed out people who are on the fence about stuttering but are looking for their unicorn on a datingsite. I never tell them straight away, but I do before a first date so...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2017
5 points

It might weed out the judgemental people and save yourself some time. It might be a good thing if you do advertise it...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2017
4 points

If you want to be selective and ignore the people who are disinterested in the idea of dating a stuttering stranger, it's a great idea....

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2017
2 points

OP, when I was in high school, I had an IEP like I've seen suggested ITT, but what really helped was just talking to my teachers. My sophomore year, I opened up to my teachers that I stutter. They al...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2017
2 points

You are an amazing individual! I can usually speak clearly until I have to say my name. Introducing myself can become hell, especially in front of others. Good on you for not letting it get to you and...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2017
1 points

It's funny we talk about icebreakers because I actually had to lead them close to 2 weeks ago. I'm a Senior leader who is responsible for some freshmen and we had to do these "icebreakers" to get the ...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2017
7 points

I hate hate hate ice breakers in any format. I have a mild stutter also, and my first and last name are my trouble letters. If it's a casual crowd I usually go ahead and explain that I do have a...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2017
1 points

I just started today and it's always been "something you did over the summer." I wish it were a fun fact since I would just say that I have a stutter....

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2017
2 points

I had to do that many times in the past 5 years... I just said, "I was a black belt in karate". I picked something that I didn't stutter with....

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2017
1 points

> I do stutter sometimes Holy fucking shit get over yourself. I stutter on roughly every second word and apply for counselor positions. Absolutely worst case scenario you get interview experience...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2017
2 points

Well....I think that the fact that you are even thinking about applying for this means you should. I know you are scared, but do it? Just apply. See what happens. If it gets to the point where t...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2017
2 points

My only recommendation is to get in first with your name, introduce yourself before you're asked. That way you have control of the situation. It's being asked and prompted that causes the anxiety and...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2017
1 points

No, it's not safe to say. You can have good oral communication skills AND have a stutter. I'm saying "good" instead of "excellent," because that's a bunch of crap when they say "excellent this and e...

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commentr/StutterAug 22, 2017
1 points

Same here. Saying my own name and "A big mac with coke please" is one of the hardest tasks i know off. I've seen other people that say breathing right, and breathing in the right moment helps out a ...

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commentr/StutterAug 22, 2017
2 points

Try looking up pathologists/therapists in your area. Also, don't be afraid to tell people you have a stutter. Having a stutter makes you who you are and sets you apart from everyone else. By acknowled...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2017
1 points

First I spent (and still do spend) a good deal of time each day speaking fluently, such as reading out loud when nobody is around or talking to myself (driving in the car is a good time). At first I e...

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commentr/StutterAug 20, 2017
1 points

> If you're aware that you stutter, how come you didn't go see a speech therapist instead? Actually I did when I was 14 years old (didn't see worth writing). Some therapist suggested interesting w...

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commentr/StutterAug 20, 2017
1 points

If you're looking for techniques, you should try consulting a speech therapist, and work on stutter management. There aren't really any "tricks"....

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commentr/StutterAug 18, 2017
1 points

I am option B I often come across as a man of bad/limited vocab, but has received awesome grades on any writing exercise ...

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