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commentr/StutterJun 28, 2022
1 points

Very relatable hahaha. My tip: introduce yourself and immediately follow up by saying that you stutter and they might not hear you for a while. Almost everyone will give you the time to stutter. (Ex...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJun 28, 2022
1 points

I would say that online dating is the best way for us men who stutter since approaching women directly means almost always a high degree of tension and anxiety which makes (severe) stuttering more lik...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2022
1 points

Thanks so much! I do that when I can, more than necessary hahah, or if I say like “first name ___ last name ___” out loud it helps. It’s so awesome finding a community of people to share tips...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2022
2 points

I have a suggestion for you: instead of saying your name, you can for example show the person you're talking to your credit card (your name should be written on it right?) or even your ID on the prete...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2022
6 points

Have you told you have stuttering to your friends? If they are really your friends they should understand what you are suffering and have stopped mocking at you. It seems pretty normal friends can e...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2022
6 points

If they know about your stutter, they’re just being assholes. I had a friend once that heard me stutter and said “dang you’re still doing that? I thought you grew out of that!” I had to tell her it’s ...

Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyStigma & BullyingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2022
2 points

Thanks for the offer, and I know these guys in real life they know about my stutter and still chose to do it. My discord is Dog Of Vauna #3035...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2022
11 points

Man sorry this happened to you. I online game and go on discord a lot. When people point out my "uuums" and I also cant say "L" words (I really hang onto the L and hold it to the point of LLLLLL-eon) ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2022
1 points

I’m an engineering student at college. One of the best things that I decided to do in college is to ask my friends to repeat my questions. I make friends with the person sitting next to me and I tell ...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
School & Academic LifeDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
5 points

I had a friend I had known for a bit ask me "hey can I ask you about your stutter?" and asked me a question. I agree that it's nice when people don't approach it like it's some taboo. However, for OP ...

Social & RelationshipsCommunity & Support
Disclosure & Telling OthersValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
5 points

My current girlfriend straight up confronted it, made my life a whole lot easier everyone’s different. If I’m having a very bad stuttering session someone finishing my sentence is amazing. It’s like a...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
1 points

When I’m first getting to know someone, I always like it when they ask me questions about my stutter. They’re not pretending that they don’t notice, and it gives us something to talk about. If he does...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 16, 2022
9 points

Not a dating scenario, but I once had a coworker ask me how long I had a stutter and she mentioned one of her friends had one. The way she said it so casually like it wasn't a big deal made me feel at...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2022
1 points

The best thing you can do is to disclose your stuttering at the beginning of the interview. Doing this will eliminate the fears of if and when they find out....

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJun 11, 2022
59 points

(F21) Today I had to call the Bank for the first time after years of avoidance & although it was a stuttering mess, God, do I feel happy!!! :)

(F21) Today I had to call the Bank for the first time after years of avoidance & although it was a stuttering mess, God, do I feel happy!!! :) [deleted]...

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postr/StutterJun 10, 2022
5 points

Looking for people from the Seattle area that are enrolled in Dave McGuire course. Or would like to do deliberate disfluencies together, in the city.

Looking for people from the Seattle area that are enrolled in Dave McGuire course. Or would like to do deliberate disfluencies together, in the city. Hi guys, I’ve been using the Dave McGuire program’...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2022
1 points

I have endless stories. I remember driving an old boss through a drive-thru (a big fear of mine) and getting stuck with her order. I sat there staring at the ordering station, dripping sweat/shaking,...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2022
1 points

I will find his contact and ask him. It's just in my culture this isn't easily talked about and that is also why I haven't asked him about it before...

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Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
4 points

We met online. It took me 6 months to meet her face to face but i told her i stuttered and she was patient with me. Were married for almost 11 yrs now. She is my best friend....

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2022
24 points

Ah you can pursue her but you will inevitably need to talk to her in person for a proper relationship. I’d just be straight up with her about your stutter. If she doesn’t like it well you saved yourse...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling OthersDating & Romance