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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2025
2 points

34m here. Hey buddy, we were all there at that age. High school was brutal. I dropped out junior year and took alternative schooling to get my diploma. You’ll notice once you are out of high school, t...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2025
2 points

30F, have stuttered since I could talk! I still have lots of ups and downs, but I feel strongly it is all about confidence. Once you decide to not give a heck if you stutter on a word or if you don’t ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2025
2 points

I have struggled in the past but, at 45, I’m in a far more confident position. So, some suggestions: -Confidence is a skill so it needs work. I love Nate Zinsser’s book and ideas. It’s helped me trem...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2025
1 points

It is always sad to see people wanting to go easier because of their stutter but trust me that feeling can extend to anyone.  My cousin wanted to change to a gym instructor from a physician assistant ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2025
1 points

My mom stutters, and I inherited it from her, I will always love it when I stutter because I remember my ma who I love very much...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2025
3 points

Nah let’s not describe stutters as “unlucky” on this sub. We should be uplifting each other. Even if we feel insecure about our stutters, we shouldn’t try to make other people hate their stutters or v...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2025
1 points

hi, i'm a 26 year old woman who stutters and i can't remember a time where i didn't stutter. it's been a part of me for practically my whole life and i'm still learning to accept it although it's real...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2025
2 points

Yes! I'm a 44 year old woman who stutters. I've gained more confidence over time and started to not care as much about it (some days are as good as others though). Hang in there and know that you'll ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2025
2 points

I’m also a girl who stutters. Now I’m an older girl who stutters. 78f. I want all of you young girls who stutter to know that your future can, will be bright. Regardless of my mild/moderate stutter, I...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2025
2 points

33 and a lady who stutters 🙋🏻‍♀️ In recent years, I've become more comfortable disclosing my stutter and being open about it. I think it's helped reduce my blocks in some environments bc I'm more c...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2025
1 points

This hurts to read and I can only imagine the pain it must be to experience this. Don't take these experiences as a limiting factor for you, you need to find a way to be at peace with your stutter, do...

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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2025
3 points

Open communication is key. If he feels like his stutter is holding him back, reach out to a speech therapist, local groups, anything that he can dive into, and learn how to manage the symptoms of st...

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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2025
16 points

Just show him this. This is beautiful! My husband loves my stutter and has always said it’s made me who I am today. Knowing that he accepts a part of me that I hate is extremely comforting. All this t...

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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2025
8 points

Stuttering impacts people quite differently. If it’s not disabling for you, then it’s not a disability....

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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2025
-2 points

I dont see stuttering as a disability. At least I dont want to see it as one. I dont want to see myself disabled....

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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2025
1 points

Hi No I don't think people are impatient, generally everyone speaks with a different pace and pattern and I am very happy to speak how I do. No-one has ever shown impatience at the pace of my speech. ...

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postr/StutterFeb 1, 2025
2 points

Free Event from Canadian Stuttering Association

Free Event from Canadian Stuttering Association Hello to my fellow PWS!  My name is David and I’m the events planning coordinator of the Canadian Stuttering Association (CSA). I wanted to share with ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2025
1 points

Hi 15F and yeah ive felt that way a lot too especially since no one else in my year at school has one it’s very isolating and ive often felt angry at everyone else and myself for it but ive came to ac...

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postr/StutterFeb 1, 2025
358 points

I did it

I did it I’ve been wanting to get a tattoo to embrace my stuttering and show the world I don’t give a fuck if I stutter and it won’t stop me from living my life. This wasn’t an original idea by me, it...

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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2025
28 points

I fully agree. The sentiment needs to change if we want more research to be done. If people don't care, then researchers don't get funded. Another thing on this point, even some people that stutter ha...

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