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postr/StutterMay 3, 2022
19 points

Encouragement

Encouragement I commented this on someone else’s post, but I thought I should share it as it’s own post We all deserve to have a voice, even those who have never spoken a word. When we talk the way w...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2022
3 points

What’s the worst that can happen? You can’t say anything? Okay, then it’s temporary awkwardness and embarrassment, something we’re used to. You move on to the next college interview. Never dread on th...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftQuality of LifeHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2022
7 points

If the interview is important then just go for it. Just. Go. For. It. The worst can happen is they will laugh at you....

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Mindset shiftEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2022
23 points

something that always helps me, at least temporarily, is trying to think of how huge space is, and how absolutely minuscule you are. you realize that nothing matters, especially this interview. u will...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringMindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2022
1 points

You already got high GPA, why do you still need to 'prove' you are smart LOL? Anyway you don't need to prove anything to anyone. Nothing must be proven just bc others are thinking of you in random ba...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionMindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2022
2 points

Most speech "therapy" is shit. And yes it's still politically correct to make fun of stuttering and dismiss it. Ive felt the same way like id rather not talk and just be mute or just end my life. Im r...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Seeking TherapyTherapy ExperiencesMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2022
2 points

I'd say it depends on who it is. If it's an employer and you're looking to get promoted/respected, you may have to prove yourself over time with abilities outside of verbiage. If it's just an acquaint...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionMindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2022
1 points

With practice. When i started working i really jadhard time asking for help and would stutter beacuse i was thinking about it. But it didn't stop me with time it was something normal for me. Just bea...

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Mindset shiftQuality of Life
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2022
1 points

Yea but its much harder. It's like trying to master the brittish accent after 18. Its possible but its a lot harder....

Coping & Advocacy
Mindset shift
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2022
2 points

Defeatist attitude is another weight that lies like a yoke around your head but we gravitate to this because it's easiest after trying so hard and failing . Trick is change your view of failure , wh...

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Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2022
1 points

That's their problem, people are assholes. They don't ignore you beacuse of your stutter they are just assholes inside. I get you stutter suck but you can work with it. If you keep thinking before t...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2022
1 points

You just have do do it again and again, untill you get comfortable with it. Let me tell you my story. First month in univesity i had to present a project for 80 students and 5 professor. I was so ner...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Mindset shiftQuality of Life
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2022
2 points

Congratulations on your promotion. See if they care about your stutter then they wouldn't have promoted you. Believe me people don't care. Don't be ashamed of your stutter. For me my stutter gets so ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2022
1 points

You don't need to prove anything. Most people who make fun about the stutters are mostly insecure about themselves. You can obviously call out to them if it gets too much toxic for you and see the dif...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-PerceptionFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2022
1 points

Your wrong so many people have overcome stutters in 20s and 30s it’s your mindset if you think about it like “ I’m doomed and never going to overcome this” then what do you think will happen? Anybody ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2022
6 points

When i started thinking fuck this i don't care what people think about my stutter and about me, my stutter got 100% better. What you think about yourself matters more. Talk with your chest high....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2022
1 points

“If I can’t express myself what am I good for?” Ditch that, ditch that mindset. Verbal communication is highly overrated, remember that stutterers are not the only ones who struggle with it. It’s not ...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Mindset shiftSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2022
3 points

Forget it! Not everyone thinks we’re stupid, unfortunately the ones that do can leave us insecure for a long time. Don’t waste your time ‘proving’ yourself to people, you will lose a bit of yourself. ...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Mindset shiftDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2022
3 points

After ~18, you can’t do much to get rid of it aside from curing the anxiety that comes from it. Edit: You can achieve it, but its a lot tougher....

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentMindset shift
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2022
14 points

Bro i was worried about my stutter at every prt of my life. When i started my university, i was worried, but turns out it was all pretty good. When i had my first serious relationship, i was worried, ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception