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commentr/StutterJul 23, 2024
14 points

I hate to be negative, but there is a chance that the kid might never get over the stutter. As such, be patient with her, let her talk, don't tell her to repeat her sentences, or "talk slowly" or "b...

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postr/StutterJul 22, 2024
8 points

When fluent people get their words slightly mixed up and say "I cannot speak today"

When fluent people get their words slightly mixed up and say "I cannot speak today" Fluent people say this a lot and it's a little irritating, especially when they sayit to me directly. Somebody who i...

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Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJul 22, 2024
3 points

As someone here said, most people couldn't care less about stammering. Your parents maybe don't think you're stammering is that bad, or maybe they are just foolish...either way, try not to dwell on y...

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commentr/StutterJul 22, 2024
4 points

I totally feel you. I've had individual schooling since high school, and I genuinely think that it saved my life. My parents are very supportive; they take me to many therapists and a psychiatrist. I'...

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postr/StutterJul 20, 2024
1 points

When people don't understand you because of your stutter during important moments, do they often express sympathy or empathy? (reddit poll)

When people don't understand you because of your stutter during important moments, do they often express sympathy or empathy? (reddit poll) [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/1e8ama5)...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2024
1 points

I'm surprised everyone is saying option 1. I'm sure option 2 is best. It's better too show him that your are fine with his stutter by just talking to him Then maybe, once you get to know him better, ...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2024
5 points

Living with a stutter has made me a fuller person. It has helped me “get over myself” and relate to others in a more authentic way. It has made me a better listener and, ironically, communicator....

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2024
3 points

Thank you for your comment and for sharing your experience, your perspective is really inspiring, i’ll try to focus more on self-acceptance, ur words mean a lot thank you...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2024
8 points

I could've written this myself. My stutter is a burden, but it made me more empathetic, understanding, and an excellent listener. And I love that about myself....

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2024
9 points

+1 to every comment here. IMO, the most: - compassionate - empathetic - humble - non-judgmental - forgiving - and kind people that I've ever encountered by far are those recovering from narcot...

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commentr/StutterJul 19, 2024
1 points

I stutter severely and have 4 boys. Only my youngest stutters. They have been the biggest blessing of my life. And they have grown up being better off that I stutter bc it gives them more compassion t...

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commentr/StutterJul 19, 2024
18 points

Stuttering made me more empathetic and accepting of people with any disability. Ironically, stuttering made me more outgoing. I tried to be perfect (it’s from having a pushy Jewish mom) in other way...

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commentr/StutterJul 19, 2024
11 points

I treat people really well because I don't want them to feel like how I felt when being laughed at for stuttering...

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commentr/StutterJul 19, 2024
21 points

It has made me incredibly compassionate, empathetic and nice because I don’t want to bully people and hurt others like people have done to me....

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Acceptance & PrideValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2024
2 points

Your emotions are valid. One of the things that helped me was meeting others who stutter. There are lots of stuttering associations around the world with conferences that are a lot of fun! You’re pret...

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commentr/StutterJul 19, 2024
4 points

I left comments saying I love y’all. But I’ve never met a girl who stutters but one time long ago. I stutter and have my whole life. I just want to say I love you all! You are very special to me. Than...

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commentr/StutterJul 19, 2024
1 points

That’s fair! Sorry if it came off as insensitive, just was something that helped me personally but I get that it doesn’t necessarily apply to everyone...

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commentr/StutterJul 19, 2024
1 points

>but when i get so low i remember there are people who are blind or cant walk and i remember that there’s always somebody who has it worst, Same af. I remember that there are people in worst cases th...

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commentr/StutterJul 19, 2024
5 points

Different people got different level of stuttering i know you mean good but this is not a good message to what op is going through...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2024
2 points

I took their comment more as don’t feel too bad about not having the ability to be charismatic since not everyone without a stutter has that ability either. As in, many people struggle to be outgoing ...

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